1989 VOLVO FE SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
89V066000 on 06/04/1989
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Manufactured:
10/31/1988 - 10/31/1988
Affected:
102
Defect:
Turn signal switch in left turn mode may not always make proper electrical contact.
Consequence:
This provides no signal to traffic, and may cause anaccident.
Correction:
Inspect and replace suspect turn signal switches.
Notes:
System: electrical/turn signal.vehicle description: trucks 26,000 lbs and greater gvwr.

Campaign:
89V222000 on 01/01/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
07/31/1988 - 10/31/1989
Affected:
203
Defect:
Compliance label does not agree with weight capacity of new rear axle tires.
Consequence:
Trucks do not comply with cfr part 567.
Correction:
Affix new compliance label with correct information in same location.
Notes:
System: certification label / cfr part 567.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 26,000 lbs or greater.

Campaign:
92V079000 on 05/28/1992
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
12/31/1987 - 04/30/1992
Affected:
9,434
Defect:
Variances in the location of the tie rod arm bolt holes and steer axle spindle mounting holes result in the attaching bolts being incorrectly torqued. this causes the tie rod attaching bolts to fail resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering axle spindle.
Consequence:
The tie rod separation results in a loss of steeringcontrol and possible vehicle accident.
Correction:
Replace the attaching bolts, tie rod arms and spindles as deemed appropriate after vehicle inspection.
Notes:
System: suspension.vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 heavy trucks.

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