NHTSA Complaint #565925 — 2000 VOLVO 770 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	565925
Vehicle	2000 VOLVO 770
Component	SUSPENSION
Date Filed	June 17, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

THE U BOLTS ON THE DRIVE AXLES ARE UNDERSIZED AND FAIL PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AXLE OF THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOW MADE KITS FOR U BOLTS REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN BALANCED WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*YH

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#565895 — June 12, 2002 — THE TRUCK BECOMES OVER WEIGHT UPON FILLING BOTH FUEL TANKS. ALSO THE STEER TIRES WORE OUT ON ONE SIDE. *YH

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