1990 Volvo Fe Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V019001
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0001
Manufactured Begin Date: September 26th, 1988
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: March 8th, 2000

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.

Consequence Summary:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.

Recall Notes:
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0001.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586 OR FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V255000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: July 13th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: November 27th, 1998

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V158000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: December 21st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: February 9th, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: November 1st, 1997

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEEL BRAIDED TETHER OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DEFORMED AND CAN POSSIBLY BE CRACKED. THIS HAPPENS AS THE SEATS ARE BEING MOVED ON THE SLIDING RAIL, AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE OFTEN CAUGHT AND PINCHED UNDER THE SEAT FRAMES.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE CABLE TETHER.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V038000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: May 1st, 1992

Defect Summary:
THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE.

Consequence Summary:
THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.