1998 VOLVO VN770 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
67
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VOLVO VN770
The 1998 VOLVO VN770 has received a total of 67 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (10 complaints), Structureframe And Members (5 complaints), and Visibilityglass Siderear (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO VN770
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO VN770. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO VN770
67 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO VN770. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO VN770
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO VN770 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO VN770
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VOLVO VN770
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN770
- 1998 VOLVO VN770 (current)
- 1999 VOLVO VN770 — 65 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VN770 — 101 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN770 — 9 complaints
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