1998 Volvo VN770
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
26 complaints2 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Equipment › Electrical
While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. *nlm
- Equipment › Electrical
While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer.…
While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. *nlm while driving southbound on 195 1998 volvo vn770 had smoke coming from the front cab. fire was a result of an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. truck was declared a total loss.*mr
- Equipment · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Suspension
The wheel bearing, and fuel gauge failed, the tires experienced premature tire wear, the temperature control in sleeper did not function properly, the fuel tank baffle was loose.*jb
- Tires
Per consumer the dealership action pontiac, GMC, volvo; dothan al; 334-794-8505,. IS refusing to honor their recall for vehicles' tire and rim no rvxx02. Ts
- Electrical system · Structure · Suspension
The shock absorber bracket fell off when the u-bolts on the rear drive axle broke. There was a front end vibration at 65 mph due to a crack in the left steering rim. Later on, the right steering tire was worn to the cord. The nut came off of the leveling arm and the consumer replaced the nut and put another lock nut on it there have been no other problems. *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer stated the passenger side lower window unit broke at 13 months.*jb
- Power train › Manual transmission · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Suspension
Vehicle needed power steering box installed. *jg
- Unknown or other
The vehicle experienced dash problem. *yh
- Electrical system · Power train › Clutch assembly · Suspension · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Windshield
Heating and air conditioning hoses and valve in sleeper compartment failed. *tt
- Unknown or other
Consumer states the vehicle management device does not work, the display IS non functional.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
The windows have either cracked or blown out. *slc
- Electrical system · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension
The vehicle experienced steer tire wear, rear end and u-bolt problems. *Yd. the lights went out on the dashboard, there was transmission problems, and wiring harness problems, and the hood did not stay closed.*jb
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Suspension
Consumer states that the steer axle without trailer full fuel tanks IS 12600, consumer was informed to run half tanks of fuel or he would have to pay to have them moved back 6 inches or purchase smaller tanks. *slc
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer states window glass IS broken. *tt
- Power train › Axle assembly · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Front axle has too much weight possibly causing gear box to go out. *tt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The hood popped open while driving at 60-70 mph, because the inner latch assembly IS attached to the frame of the truck rather than the body. Therefore, any flexing will cause the pin to dislodge its bracket and resulting that side to be loose. consumer IS now using external hood latches to keep hood shut. *Yh
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch was replaced when the rear main seal was replaced (clutch not worn out just more cost effective), new clutch went through 3 adjustments before the truck was towed in for non-disengagemet: numerous times the clutch could not shift into other gears (high or low) causing lack of power and driveability problems in heavy traffic or when going up or down hills. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring · Structure › Frame and members · Tires › Tread/belt
The vehicle exceeds 13,000 lbs on the front steer axle, volvo changed front suspension to 14000, front tire wear IS still a problem, h style tires and new rims added. * mjs
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle weight exceeds fawr when the fuel tanks are filled (13000 lbs). *mjs
- Structure › Frame and members · Tires › Tread/belt
Fawr weight IS 11,670 the average weight in the front steer axle exceeds that amount from 12,500 to 13,200. The front steer tires wear excessively for unknown reasons. *mjs
- Structure › Frame and members · Tires › Tread/belt
Fawr weight IS 12,349 the average weight in the front steer axle exceeds that amount from 12,500 to 13,200. The front steer tires wear excessively for unknown reasons. *mjs
- Structure › Frame and members
The front end weight exceeds fawr of vehicle (weight ticket attached with before and after truck loaded). *mjs
- Air bags · Power train › Axle assembly · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
The steering gear box failed twice, both within a month from each other, box locked and wheels would not turn. *mjs
- Suspension · Tires
3 sets of steer tires on worn prematurely. front axle overweight causing tires to wear and causing vibration while driving. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension › Front
While driving on highway noticed front end was pulling and bad vibration. contacted dealer and he was not able to repair it. steering tires were going one direction, and driving tires were going in the opposite direction, pulling against each other. also, electrical problem with the instrument panel, had dash cluster replaced four times, ecm replaced 6 times. *ak *ML
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering binding
Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces…
Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces of the tscr typicallyrepose in the host cavity in the steering wheel hub where they were deposited.odifound that broken pieces of the tscr either (1) migrated from their host cavity and dropped completely from the steering wheel assembly or (2) lodged in various areas of the steering wheel proximate to the tscr.odi simulated various locations and positions that a separated piece of the tscr might become lodged within the steering wheel assembly, but none of these simulations generated any appreciable increase in steering effort.
- Steering binding
Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had…
Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had failed and that the vehicle steering effort had been adversely affected.to date, odi has not found any samples of a failed tscr and has not been able to definitively establish whether a failed tscr can or cannot contribute to increased steering effort.odi believes that it IS appropriate to conduct further investigation(ea level) to better understand the characteristics of tscr failures and to assess the effect, if any, that these types of failures could have on vehicle steering effort.
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
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
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