What You're Buying
This is the upper hood latch spindle kit for Volvo VNL model trucks — the pin/spindle assembly that the hood latch arm pivots on up top. Over time these wear oval, get sloppy, or just snap from years of hood slam and vibration. When that happens the latch won't hold tension right and you get a hood that pops loose or bounces on rough roads.
It's a straightforward mechanical wear item, not electrical, not anything with sensors on it — just steel doing steel's job until it doesn't anymore. Fits VNL hood setups where this upper spindle location is used; exact VNL year/configuration still needs to be checked against your VIN since Volvo shuffled hood hardware across the VNL generations.
How the Cross Numbers Line Up
20498998KTP, 20878648, 20878651, 8074949, and 8081359 all trace back to the same Volvo spindle kit lineage — different superseded part numbers Volvo used over the years as they updated packaging or made minor running changes to the kit contents. They cross because the spindle itself, the bushing, and the mounting hardware are functionally the same across those numbers.
Where you need to slow down: check that the spindle diameter and the arm length match your old part, and confirm any bushing or seal included in the kit is the same size as what's currently in your hood latch assembly. A kit built for one VNL cab configuration won't always drop into another without the pivot points lining up.
Bottom line — pull the number off your old spindle or latch bracket, or better yet check your VIN, before you order. We're glad to cross-check it with you over the phone if you're not sure what you're looking at under that hood.
Ordering From PartStop
We're in Tacoma and keep this kit in stock for same-day pickup or will/call if you're running a truck through here and need it fixed before it rolls back out. If you're not local, it ships nationwide, no issue.
Comes with our standard 6+ month warranty. It's an aftermarket part — we say that plainly, no pretending it's something it's not — but it's built to do the job this spindle is supposed to do, and priced like it, at $35.
20498998 Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to 20498998. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Volvo | 20498998KTP, 20878648, 20878651, 8074949, 8081359 |
Frequently asked questions
Does 20498998 fit my VNL?
Likely, but VNL hood hardware changed across model years and cab configs, so confirm against your VIN or match it to the number stamped on your old spindle/latch bracket before ordering.
Is this the same as Volvo 8074949?
8074949 crosses to this same spindle kit lineage — it's an earlier Volvo part number for essentially the same component. Still worth checking your old part's number to be sure it's the exact match for your latch setup.
My hood latch is loose/rattling — is this the part I need?
A worn spindle is one of the most common causes of a loose or rattling hood latch on VNL trucks. Pull the old spindle and check for wear or play before ordering — if it's oval or the arm doesn't hold tight, this kit is likely your fix.
Not sure it fits? We check before you pay.
Run your VIN and we’ll match parts to your exact truck, or call the counter — a person who knows trucks verifies fitment by OEM number before the order ships. No wrong-box returns.
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Need the part, not just the reading?
Every part below is a Premium Quality aftermarket Direct Replacement with published OEM cross-reference numbers, a 6+ month warranty and same-business-day shipping from Tacoma, WA. Not sure it fits? Run your VIN — or call and a person who knows trucks will verify fitment before you pay.