Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| TSP155031 | 04/01/2001 | 623377 | Information regarding forward crossmenber end cap for model whr64t. nlm | 10/26/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 773001 | 02/01/2001 | 773001 | 620122 | This information provides the correct procedure for front and rear wheel bearing adjustments. *tt | 07/18/2001 |
| 773002 | 01/01/2001 | 620125 | This information provides the correct procedures for alternate front wheel bearing adjustments. this includes the use of pro-torq and axilok wheel bearing nut systems. also included is information on the meritor unitized front non-drive | 07/18/2001 | |
| 773001 | 09/01/2000 | 773001 | 618474 | This information provides the correct procedure for front and rear wheel bearing adjustments. *tt | 04/14/2001 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 460002 | 09/01/2001 | 625987 | Information regarding rear axle literature. *yh | 12/12/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA02021 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/06/2002 | 11/06/2003 | FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK | ||
| Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Consumer is having problems with the u-bolts on vehicle causing vehicle to run off the road. (vehicle year is 1989) *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Experiencing problems with u-bolts and premature steer tire wear. consumer has several trucks, but did not specify as to which problems went with what vehicle. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer had vehicle repaired because of front end problems. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| This vehicle can not withstand chassis parts. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Volvo truck model vnl64t770 is experiencing excessive steer tire wear and front end vibration. consumer thinks the problem is now solved. *yd | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiences premature steer tire wear, consumer has a cummins n-14 435hp/eaton fuller 10 speed. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated that the truck experienced premature steer tire wear. a set of tires every 30,ooo to 50,00 miles. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated vehicle is experiencing steer tire wear.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer owns 12 volvo?s, he is replacing right steer tires every 50000 to 60000 miles. *yd | |||
| 4 | |||
| The tires were replaced four times in a year due to suspension problelms. *yh *dt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiences premature steer tire wear, consumer has a cummins n-14 435hp/eaton fuller 10 speed. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated vehicle is experiencing steer tire wear.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the steer axle shocks, seat valve, and the steering gear box was leaking.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Volvo tractor air suspension system design is not stable resulting in several accidents, attorney for consumer. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicle has had three sets of steer tires replaced due to outer and inner excessive wear and vibration at certain speeds. possible u-bolt problem. *jg...*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has had problems with u-bolts breaking, causing rear axle to shift. *tt ...*ak | |||