Volvo 780 2004

Model 780 made in 2004 by Volvo got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2004

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr09/24/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr09/24/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
11/14/200415000111/10/2003
 Engine pressure blew the fuel filter off of the truck. consumer was traveling at 20 mph. the filter blew onto the road, and across the road. *ak. fuel filter exploded off engine. *ak
EQUIPMENT
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
POWER TRAIN
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
SEATS
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
STRUCTURE
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
08/17/2005607/01/2004
 Dt: the consumer has a 2004 volvo 670 tractor. was having a problem with the air rod that held up air bags for the air bag system, suspension, the rod slipped and fell, causing the airbags drop. when the airbags dropped with a trailer on the truck it caused all the weight of the trailer to be concentrated on the rear of the truck due to the airbags dropping and letting the rear of truck lower. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who told the consumer that the rod wore out. this was the sixth time that repairs had to be done. also, dealer also told consumer that if he did not stop and fix the rod when driving it will ruin the transmission. dealer stated that the original rod was too short and this caused the rod to pop out. mechanic at dealer stated that he had a lot of this problem in these trucks. *ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
01/01/19011
 The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. it took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. the gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. the driver's seat is mounted too far forward. the right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. the high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. with the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. the door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (volvo vnl-780 diesel). *nm
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
05/28/200429000405/28/2004
 Consumer states: mirrors shake when driving, can't tell what type of vehicle is behind you,they are a safety hazard. the mirrors do quiver. *ak