Volvo Fe7 1988
Model Fe7 made in 1988 by Volvo got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and seat belts. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1988
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V158000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 01/02/1988 to 10/14/1990 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Clutch noise due to failed pilot bearing and clutch assembly, problems with matching correct pilot size bearing. *yc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Unable to have recall repair (97v-158) done due to locati0n / distance of the nearest volvo dealer. *yc | |||