1999 Volvo VN770
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
31 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Manual transmission · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Suspension · Tires
Excessive tire tread wear on front tire, wheel bearings loosen, 7 alternators failed, transmission failed, gear box failed, been in shop 3 weeks, seems something fails after each time in shop. believes very poor quality regarding dealer shop performance. *nlm
- Suspension
Vehicle IS experienceing premature steer tire wear. the tire shop would not warranty the tires because of possible front end alignment problems. after having the alignment shop inspect vehicle, it was determined that it was a steer tire problem. an engineer advised consumer to have the leaf spring and supports extended about a foot. *jg
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
When taking vehicle into dealership to change tie rod ends tire and wheel size, they never did a front end alignment. this caused new tires to wear out sooner then normal. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states that the new tires had 80000 miles on them and wore the insides about 3 inches on both…
When taking vehicle into dealership to change tie rod ends tire and wheel size, they never did a front end alignment. this caused new tires to wear out sooner then normal. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states that the new tires had 80000 miles on them and wore the insides about 3 inches on both tires, one tire was so bad that consumer got no trade allowance, the tires that were on when recall 02v037005 was completed had approx 125000 miles and still had good tread, consumer was informed by the volvo hotline that the alignment was not included in the recall. hood latch was out of adjustment, dealer removed and replaced. all lights on trailer blink when truck IS hooked to trailer and using turn signals or 4 way, engine continues to run with the key turned off. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension · Visibility › Windshield
Vehicle's window blew out. *Jg
- Structure › Body · Suspension
The glove box door fell off and hit the consumer in the head.*jb
- Suspension · Unknown or other · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior · Visibility › Windshield
The air ride on the cab makes it lean to one side. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer IS complaining about problems with the wiring harness associated with the dash. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer IS having problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *jg
- Suspension
Experiencing tire wear, has had an alignment within 600 miles and then a 3 way alignment, tanks were also moved back. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The consumer indicated that the vehicle had wirining harness problem underdash. *yh *dt
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission was overheating. *tt...*ak
- Electrical system · Power train › Manual transmission · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
While driving the truck bucks and IS hard to control on concrete. none of the power window mechanisms work. a fire occurred possible where the refrigerator was plugged in caused damage to the sleeper area. *tt *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Tractor in shop 5 times for an engine cooling problem. *tt...*ak
- Suspension
Consumer IS having u-bolt problems, one on the left rear axle wont stay tight. *yd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer states the window glass broke.*jb
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Suspension
Consumer states that the turbo charger came apart. *slc
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer stated that the sleeper window blew out. *yd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension
Consumer states the truck IS experiencing steer tire wear, also there IS a problem with the front wheel bearings.*jb
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Consumer received recall (rvxx0103b, however IS unhappy that volvo IS only changing the tires, rims, and the label, consumer states the fawr on the door label IS 11,670, the truck contains a generator but was added after the purchase of the truck, consumer states that when fully fueled and loaded…
Consumer received recall (rvxx0103b, however IS unhappy that volvo IS only changing the tires, rims, and the label, consumer states the fawr on the door label IS 11,670, the truck contains a generator but was added after the purchase of the truck, consumer states that when fully fueled and loaded the front axle weight averages 13,400 plus, consumer states changing the tires will not help, the original spec sheet which shows the front axle as a 13,200 lb axle, but label says 11,670, after the recall IS accomplished, the vehicle will exceed the steer axle weight in certain states. *jb
- Power train › Axle assembly
Axle IS over wieght, causing premature wearing of tires and extreme vibration in front end of vehicle. please give any further details.*ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving on highway cable that holds steering wheel broke, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
While truck was being driven u- bolt on front passenger side broke, and became lodged between tire and frame of vehicle. please give any further details.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members · Tires
Two months after owning the truck the steer tires were bald (18-20,000 miles). *mjs
- Structure › Frame and members
The front end exceeds fawr on weight (attached ticket), if tanks were full the weight would be at 12,800 max rating on the tires IS 12,300. *mjs
- Tires
3 sets of steel tires replaced, worn prematurely. *Ak
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.
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 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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