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1990 Volvo Fe recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Volvo Fe, covering 108,347 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported January 21, 2000 · 3,633 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Recall number 00V019001 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittingsReported October 14, 1998 · 95,013 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Recall number 98V255000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported September 18, 1997 · 9,555 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.

Recall number 97V158000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls: hand control/valveReported April 1, 1992 · 146 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
The wrong valve in the trailer hand brake control systemcan result in an increase in stopping distance and possible vehicle accident.
Remedy
Install the correct hand brake control valve.

Recall number 92V038000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo Fe have?

4, covering trailer hitches, suspension and seat belts.

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