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1997 Volvo Fe problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
21

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Recalls 1

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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo Fe 21

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Volvo Fe.

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1 recall, covering suspension.

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