2016 VOLVO 780 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLVO 780
The 2016 VOLVO 780 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO 780
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO 780. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO 780
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO 780. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 VOLVO 780. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT LIGHTHEADED AND STEERED THE VEHICLE INTO THE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TREES, FLIPPED OVER, AND LANDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE RIGHT LOWER CHIN THAT REQUIRED STITCHES, A FEW CUTS ON THE NOSE AND BOTH SIDES OF THE FACE, WHIPLASH, AND BRUISED EYES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND DECLARED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS AN UNCONTROLLABLE CAB SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE DUE TO THE LACK OF STABILITY IN THE SHOCK SYSTEM. VIN. N9318245. TWO OUT OF THREE VOLVO DEALERSHIPS STATE NO PROBLEM OR A PROBLEM THEY CANT FIX. ONE DEALERSHIP, DAYTON OHIO REPLACED REAR CAB SHOCKS WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY GAVE MINOR IMPROVEMENTS. IM WAITING TO HEAR FROM VOLVO TO SEE WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE OTHER THEN ME PURCHASING AFTER MARKET SHOCKS OR AIR BAGS. DUE TO THE UNCONTROLLABLE SWAY FROM ROAD, WIND, OTHER VEHICLE TURBULENCE AND THE EXCESS WEIGHT OF THE TOP OF THE SLEEPER, THIS VEHICLE WILL CAUSE MAJOR OVER CORRECTIONS BY THE DRIVER AND COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN WINTER CONDITIONS.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO 780 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO 780
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO 780. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-793 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automatic Manual Transmission ( AMT ) And D16 ( 16L ) Engine - Technical Service Bulletin V-216-001 Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO 780
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 780
- 2011 VOLVO 780 — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO 780 (current)
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