1998 Volvo 770 Problems, complaints & recalls

Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, I used both feet too engage it, hoping that the for to mentioned would occur, it did not. The entire clutch plate on the fire wall broke. This led to the sudden collapse of the pedal which slammed into the floor and snapped both knees and buckled...

STATE INSPECTION REPORT.*JB

Consumer states that the vehicle will not start. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *Mr

The owner reports poor mileage and durability of the front wheel bearings and has had a problem with excesive steer axle weight, fuel tanks and 5th wheel rails move aft but steer axle weight runs about 13,140 lbs (cummins engine)(reported to manufacturer). Nlm

Consumer states the u-bolt failed, however is unsure as to if it failed before or as the result of vehicle crash. *Mj

Owner reports regular occurrence of steering wheel "lock-up". Reports that wheel frequently lock after 1/2-3/4 revolution of steer wheel while maneuvering at low speeds or while accelerating from stop.Upon locking, steering wheel must be force to regain movement . *Mj

Vehicle was expereincing numerous electrical problems, the fuses in the dash were continuously blowing because of a loose wire on several occassions, the starter was replaced, there were key switch problems, and the trailer power cord was inoperative, dealer replaced the wiring harness.*Jb

Consumer states the truck had broken suspension bolt. *Yh

The baffle inside the fuel tank came loose and is floating inside the tank and making noise. Nlm

Consumer experiencing various front end problems. New spindle and springs were installed. *Tt

Experiencing heavy front end, vehicle is on fourth set of steer tires, cab alignment three times. *Tt

Consumer replaced fan belt 20 times in the last 3 years. *Tt

The consumer stated that the passenger side rear axle had a u-bolt problems. *Yh

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE STALLS. *YD

Consumer complains of air conditioning unit going out, the cause was it was installed backward, rubbing a hole in the condensor. *Jg

The truck is over weight on the front end and the dealer moved the fuel tank to the back to take off some of the weight. *Yh

Consumer has had to replace 10 or 11 sets of drive axle u-bolts also the front axle is over weight. *Jg

While driving, the right front steer tire experienced a blowout, causing $9990 in damages, consumer barely avoided a bridge and traffic, the steer axle weight is a problem, possibly causing tire wear and causing vehicle to pull to the right with no steering input. *Slc

This truck has a lot of front end problems that can never be solved company owns 53 units and they all have the same problems tire wear vibaration. *Ak

Vehicle has erractic tire wear, and pulls to the left.*Jb

The manufacturer of the trucks issued a safety recall for steer axle weight problem and relocation of fuel tanks. The consumer states that the manufacturer does not go far enough in solving these problems because after relocating the fuel tanks and repositioning the 5th wheel, the trucks are still over weight. *Yh

CONSUMER STATED THAT U-BOLTS SNAPPED OFF. *YH

Consumer states that the steering column had to be replaced on several occasions. *Tt

Consumer states multiple alignments have been performed on the truck due to vibration, the front and rear u-bolts are inoperative, a broken spring was replaced. The vehicle has also experienced dash wiring harness problems and water leaks from the top of the window. *Jb *nlm

Consumer states that the vehicle is experiencing problems with the dash due to the wiring harness. *Slc