Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. Wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. Steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. Vehicle equipped with cummins n-14 engine.
1999 Volvo VN610 suspension problems
10 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 48%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volvo VN610 suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
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.
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What 1999 Volvo VN610 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer has had to replace u-bolts 3 times and had to have wheels aligned in the rear because of the u-bolts throwing it out of place.
The steering tires were worn out and the vehicle was misaligned. The steer axle tires were replaced six times.
Consumer complains of his vehicle having a heavy front axle. Volvo says there is no problem.
Vehicle is experiencing premature steer tire wear. Has had problems with the front end and is on 2nd set of tires. They are wearing on the left side, bushings also needed to be replaced.
Consumer experiencing problems with steers and excessive effort with steering.
Vehicle has u-bolt problems, possible steer tire wear.
Consumer stated truck experienced u-bolt problems.*jb. The truck also experienced wiring harness problems under the dash. Consumer listed numerous trucks with spring bolt problems.
Consumer states truck vibrates, there is a problem with the suspension, the dealer moved the air valve back and the 5th wheel.
Vehicle has a vibration problem at 1500 RPM where the dash shakes violently between 5th and 6th gear. The vibration is possibly caused by premature steer tire wear. *tt the steer tires were cupped on the inside edges. Also, various lights and gauges in the dash were inoperative. They have been repaired.
Questions about the 1999 Volvo VN610 suspension
Does the 1999 Volvo VN610 have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo VN610, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Volvo VN610 suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo VN610 suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Volvo VN610 have bad suspension?
The Volvo VN610 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1998 (42 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
Other 1999 Volvo VN610 problems
Electrical 6Transmission 3Lights 2Steering 2Visibility 2Acceleration 1Brakes 1Engine 1Seats 1Tires 1
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