The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an espar compact heater mounted in the luggage compartment. The fuel-metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact heater is not wired through a rollover protection switch. This does not comply with 49 cfr 393.77, "heaters."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be supplied to the heater creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-225 (99V225000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RVXX9904 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system |
| Report date | August 18, 1999 |
| Owners notified | September 27, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 352 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the a/c & heater
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-225 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 352 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.