2000 Volvo VN770 Suspension Problems

“Consumer stated the steering started shaking at 80,000, vehicle was taken to Volvo dealer and consumer was informed that the truck had an alignment problem, it was determined that the front left steering tire was worn down to the cord on the inside half, the vehicle was then aligned and it was found that it was 1 inch out of alignment, also the camber and castor were out.”

“Consumer stated Volvo moved the tanks back 18 inches to take the weight off the front axle, now the tanks get covered with road dirt and mud on the catwalk, Volvo replaced the front wheels and tires with 11r22.5 to cut down on the weight, however the front of the vehicle was still too heavy.”

“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash, the wire broke on the fuel injector wiring harness, the brake lights and flashers quit working due to a short in the harness, and the dash lights continue to blow out. The vehicle has also eperienced u-bolt problems.”

“The vehicle shocks were bad and caused tire wear. The dash shorted out and the speedometer reads incorrectly. The lug nuts constantly come off the wheel. The consumer received a recall on the A/C system but has been unable to find a dealership willing to make the repairs.”

“The transmission grinds between gears and 18-speed is inoperable (18 speed eaton fuller), the clutch is difficult to get into gear and has been replace3d twice, the slave cylinder leaks and it has been replaced twice (eaton self adjusting clutch) . Nlm”