1998 Volvo VN770 Suspension Problems

“The shock absorber bracket fell off when the u-bolts on the rear drive axle broke. There was a front end vibration at 65 MPH due to a crack in the left steering rim. Later on, the right steering tire was worn to the cord. The nut came off of the leveling arm and the consumer replaced the nut and put another lock nut on it there have been no other problems.”

“While driving on highway noticed front end was pulling and bad vibration. Contacted dealer and he was not able to repair it. Steering tires were going one direction, and driving tires were going in the opposite direction, pulling against each other. Also, electrical problem with the instrument panel, had dash cluster replaced four times, ECM replaced 6 times.”

“Wiring harness under dash has experienced continued problems causing electrical malfunctions, power problems and shorts causing burning smell. Mjs. Consumer is also have steering wheel locks up while making turns, wheels have fallen off, trucks have caught fire, and also guages go off while going down the road, therefore consumer has to pull over because he does not know what his air pressure is or the speed.”

“Consumer stated prior to picking up the vehicle, he requested to have the tanks moved backward and move the 5th wheel to the last mounting hole, because the truck was overweight, therefore putting additional weight on the steer tires.”

“Consumer stated that when the slave valve was replaced the clutch was also replaced, consumer was informed on the fourth replacement of the slave valve that there was a design flaw and that the new trucks had been modified.”