1998 Volvo 770
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
39 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, I used both feet too…
Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, I used both feet too engage it, hoping that the for to mentioned would occur, it did not. The entire clutch plate on the fire wall broke. This led to the sudden collapse of the pedal which slammed into the floor and snapped both knees and buckled my left hip which I now have recurring injuries which has now forced me to leave the trucking industry. The shop supervisor explained to me that this has happened on several volvo trucks and he has had to replace them for the cylinder that controls the clutch lever rods have a problem with rust and other containments which can cause the level rod that control the clutch pedal too freeze up, which stops the clutch from engaging. This IS caused by the cylinder having too much open space on the top before a rubber seal which IS lower inside to stop the rust, water, and contaniments from causeing problems with clutch operation. Volvo has a replacement for this and did in fact replace it with another corrected cylinder at the time of my injuries.*ak
- Unknown or other
State inspection report.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states that the vehicle will not start. contacted dealer and the dealer IS not willing to do anything. please provide further information. *mr
- Suspension
The owner reports poor mileage and durability of the front wheel bearings and has had a problem with excesive steer axle weight, fuel tanks and 5TH wheel rails move aft but steer axle weight runs about 13,140 lbs (cummins engine)(reported to manufacturer). nlm
- Suspension
Consumer states the u-bolt failed, however IS unsure as to if it failed before or as the result of vehicle crash. *mj
- Steering
Owner reports regular occurrence of steering wheel "lock-up". Reports that wheel frequently lock after 1/2-3/4 revolution of steer wheel while maneuvering at low speeds or while accelerating from stop.upon locking, steering wheel must be force to regain movement . *mj
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline
The baffle inside the fuel tank came loose and IS floating inside the tank and making noise. nlm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Seats · Service brakes, air · Structure · Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension · Visibility
Vehicle was expereincing numerous electrical problems, the fuses in the dash were continuously blowing because of a loose wire on several occassions, the starter was replaced, there were key switch problems, and the trailer power cord was inoperative, dealer replaced the wiring harness.*jb
- Suspension
Consumer states the truck had broken suspension bolt. *Yh
- Suspension
Consumer experiencing various front end problems. new spindle and springs were installed. *tt
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Suspension
Experiencing heavy front end, vehicle IS on fourth set of steer tires, cab alignment three times. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Consumer replaced fan belt 20 times in the last 3 years. *tt
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Consumer complains of air conditioning unit going out, the cause was it was installed backward, rubbing a hole in the condensor. *jg
- Suspension
The consumer stated that the passenger side rear axle had a u-bolt problems. *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states the engine stalls. *yd
- Suspension
The truck IS over weight on the front end and the dealer moved the fuel tank to the back to take off some of the weight. *Yh
- Suspension
Consumer has had to replace 10 or 11 sets of drive axle u-bolts also the front axle IS over weight. *jg
- Suspension
Consumer stated that u-bolts snapped off. *yh
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer states that the steering column had to be replaced on several occasions. *tt
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Structure · Suspension
Consumer states water IS leaking from the top of the vehicle.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer states that the vehicle IS experiencing problems with the dash due to the wiring harness. *slc
- Suspension
Consumer was experiencing problems with vibration, premature tire wear and broken suspension bolts which broke while driving and almost caused an accident. *Yd *jb
- Electrical system · Suspension · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
While driving in heavy traffic, a tire blew out, consumer states there are problems with the suspension. *slc
- Suspension
Consumer stated truck IS experiencing front-end problems. *yd *dt
- Structure · Suspension
While driving, the right front steer tire experienced a blowout, causing $9990 in damages, consumer barely avoided a bridge and traffic, the steer axle weight IS a problem, possibly causing tire wear and causing vehicle to pull to the right with no steering input. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.
- Sleeper berth fires
- Steering gearbox or u-joint
- Steering axle u-bolt
- Multiple defects
Allege that the wia model instrument panel and blower fan malfunction and the 770 vnl steering difficulties and instrument panel malfunction
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
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