Volvo Fe Series 1988

Model Fe Series made in 1988 by Volvo got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
89V222000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 08/01/1988 to 11/01/1989V (Vehicle)203MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/13/198901/02/1990567
Defect SummaryCompliance label does not agree with weight capacity of new rear axle tires.
Consequence SummaryTrucks do not comply with cfr part 567.
Corrective SummaryAffix new compliance label with correct information in same location.
NotesSystem: certification label / cfr part 567.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 26,000 lbs or greater.
STEERING - LINKAGES
92V079000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 01/01/1988 to 05/01/1992V (Vehicle)943407/10/1992MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/27/199205/29/1992
Defect SummaryVariances 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 SummaryThe tie rod separation results in a loss of steeringcontrol and possible vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace the attaching bolts, tie rod arms and spindles as deemed appropriate after vehicle inspection.
NotesSystem: suspension.vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 heavy trucks.