1998 Volvo Vn770 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Volvo Vn770. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. Smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer.…”
“Per consumer the dealership action pontiac, gmc, volvo; dothan al; [REDACTED],. Is refusing to honor their recall for vehicles' tire and rim no rvxx02. Ts”
“Clutch was replaced when the rear main seal was replaced (clutch not worn out just more cost effective), new clutch went through 3 adjustments before the truck was towed in for non-disengagemet: numerous times the clutch could not shift into other gears (high or low) causing lack of power and…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Suspension problems continually, front axle is tipped causing excessive vibration, tire wear, suspension (spring hangers) wearing and problems with steering, several repair attempts however continues. Mjs”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S INVESTIGATIONCONCLUDED THAT THE LEGS THAT RETAIN THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), PART NUMBER 1607363, TO THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLED IN MODEL YEAR 1998 - 1999 VN AND VHD SERIES VTNA (VOLVO TRUCK NORTH AMERICA) VEHICLES ARE PRONE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING.WHEN THE RETENTION LEGS BREAK, THE SEPARATED…
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S INVESTIGATIONCONCLUDED THAT THE LEGS THAT RETAIN THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), PART NUMBER 1607363, TO THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLED IN MODEL YEAR 1998 - 1999 VN AND VHD SERIES VTNA (VOLVO TRUCK NORTH AMERICA) VEHICLES ARE PRONE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING.WHEN THE RETENTION LEGS BREAK, THE SEPARATED…
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE THAT THE TSCR HAD…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo Vn770 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.