1989 Volvo Fe Series Recalls

All 1989 Volvo Fe Series recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

May 29th, 1992
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Date
May 29th, 1992
Units Effected
9,434
NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V079000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1988
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: July 10th, 1992

Defect Summary:
VARIANCES IN THE LOCATION OF THE TIE ROD ARM BOLT HOLES AND STEER AXLE SPINDLE MOUNTING HOLES RESULT IN THE ATTACHING BOLTS BEING INCORRECTLY TORQUED. THIS CAUSES THE TIE ROD ATTACHING BOLTS TO FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE.

Consequence Summary:
THE TIE ROD SEPARATION RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS, TIE ROD ARMS AND SPINDLES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE AFTER VEHICLE INSPECTION.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 HEAVY TRUCKS.

January 2nd, 1990
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Date
January 2nd, 1990
Units Effected
203
NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V222000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1988
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1989

Defect Summary:
COMPLIANCE LABEL DOES NOT AGREE WITH WEIGHT CAPACITY OF NEW REAR AXLE TIRES.

Consequence Summary:
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CFR PART 567.

Corrective Summary:
AFFIX NEW COMPLIANCE LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION IN SAME LOCATION.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: CERTIFICATION LABEL / CFR PART 567.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 26,000 LBS OR GREATER.

June 5th, 1989
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Recall Date
June 5th, 1989
Units Effected
102
NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V066000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1988
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: May 8th, 1989

Defect Summary:
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN LEFT TURN MODE MAY NOT ALWAYS MAKE PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT.

Consequence Summary:
THIS PROVIDES NO SIGNAL TO TRAFFIC, AND MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/TURN SIGNAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 26,000 LBS AND GREATER GVWR.

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