The worst 1990 Volvo Wim problems
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Recalls 1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Volvo Wim 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
- Programming Failure
- AMT Control Housing Bench Testing
- Volvo Chassis
- Volvo Chassis
- Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
- Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide
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Is the 1990 Volvo Wim reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Volvo Wim.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Volvo Wim?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo Wim have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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