1996 Volvo Fe Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1996 Volvo Fe problems

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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

Service brakes, airReported March 23, 1996 · 771 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Risk: This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.

Recall number 96V095000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported February 22, 1996 · 1,303 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
Risk: This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

Recall number 96V038000 · Recall details

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Is the 1996 Volvo Fe reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Volvo Fe.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Volvo Fe?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo Fe have?

3 recalls, covering suspension, service brakes, air and steering.

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