The problem
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
The risk
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-255 (98V255000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Lines and fittings |
| Report date | October 14, 1998 |
| Owners notified | November 27, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 95,013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1995 Volvo Acl
- 1996 Volvo Acl
- 1997 Volvo Acl
- 1998 Volvo Acl
- 1995 Volvo Fe
- 1996 Volvo Fe
- 1995 Volvo Wah
- 1997 Volvo Wah
- 1998 Volvo Wah
- 1995 Volvo Wca
- 1996 Volvo Wca
- 1997 Volvo Wca
- 1998 Volvo Wca
- 1995 Volvo WG
- 1996 Volvo WG
- 1997 Volvo WG
- 1998 Volvo WG
- 1995 Volvo Wia
- 1996 Volvo Wia
- 1997 Volvo Wia
- 1998 Volvo Wia
- 1995 Volvo WX
- 1996 Volvo WX
- 1997 Volvo WX
- 1998 Volvo WX
- 1995 Volvo Wxll
- 1997 Volvo Wxll
- 1998 Volvo Wxll
Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-255 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 95,013 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.