Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V240000 Reported August 30, 1999

Volvo trucks/fmvss 121

Q: What is recall 99V240000?

NHTSA recall 99V240000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on August 30, 1999. It addresses: Volvo trucks/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 166 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Trucks North America · N/A · 166 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V240000

Manufacturer Campaign

RVXX9905

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

166

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 30, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. the front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 99V240000 or campaign RVXX9905.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V240000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V240000?

NHTSA recall 99V240000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on August 30, 1999. It addresses: Volvo trucks/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 166 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V240000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX9905. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.