Volvo Fe 1993

Model Fe made in 1993 by Volvo got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, air and suspension.

Fe year 1993

Recalls

Model 1993

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
93V091000	VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP	from 01/01/1991 to 02/01/1993	V (Vehicle)	1075	05/26/1993	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	05/20/1993	05/27/1993
Defect Summary	The safety belt buckle assembly can get caught in the seat suspension mechanism. the movement of the air suspension seat could cause the safety belt buckle tether cable to fray .
Consequence Summary	Fraying of the safety belt buckle tether cable couldresult in failure of the cable and increased risk of injury to seat occupantin an accident.
Corrective Summary	Replace the safety belt buckle assembly with a new design buckle assembly.
Notes	System: interior; safety belts.vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with airsuspension seats.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
97V158000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC	from 12/21/1990 to 02/09/1993	V (Vehicle)	9555	11/01/1997	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/18/1997	09/22/1997
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.
Notes	Owner notification is expected to begin by november 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
95E003006	VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP	from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1995	E (Equipment)	4709		ODI	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	04/25/1995	09/27/1995
Defect Summary	Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence Summary	If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Notes	System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 air dryer.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-279-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
98V255000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC	from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998	V (Vehicle)	95013	11/27/1998	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/14/1998	10/15/1998
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.
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).
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
00V019001	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC	from 09/26/1988 to 03/31/1993	V (Vehicle)	3633	03/08/2000	ODI	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/21/2000	02/02/2000
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.
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).