Volvo Fe6 1987

Model Fe6 made in 1987 by Volvo got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, suspension.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
97V158000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 03/28/1985 to 12/31/1987V (Vehicle)955511/01/1997MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/18/199709/22/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin by november 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN
87V081000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 10/01/1985 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)213206/11/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/01/198706/09/1987
Defect SummaryThe tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
Consequence SummaryKing pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
Corrective SummaryRepair to correct broken king pin condition.
NotesSystem: king pin.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.