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1993 Volvo Fe problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
16

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Recalls 4

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

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported May 20, 1993 · 1,075 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 .
Risk
Fraying of the safety belt buckle tether cable couldresult in failure of the cable and increased risk of injury to seat occupantin an accident.
Remedy
Replace the safety belt buckle assembly with a new design buckle assembly.

Recall number 93V091000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Volvo Fe 16

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4 recalls, covering trailer hitches, suspension and seat belts.

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