1995 VOLVO FE Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 95V119000 on 06/13/1995
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1995 - 03/31/1995
- Affected:
- 175
- Defect:
- Two bolts attaching the upper steering arm to the front steering axle were not tightened properly.
- Consequence:
- The bolts could loosen increasing the potential for loss of steering control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install new bolts and tighten to proper torque specification.
- Notes:
- System: steering; linkages; arm.vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-910-279-2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95E003006 on 09/26/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1993 - 02/28/1995
- Affected:
- 4,709
- Defect:
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- Consequence:
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver "1000" air dryer.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-279-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V032000 on 02/12/1996
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1995 - 11/30/1995
- Affected:
- 6,034
- Defect:
- The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; single axle; rear; air suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volvo gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V095000 on 06/10/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1994 - 01/31/1996
- Affected:
- 771
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volvo gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V157000 on 09/02/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Manufactured:
- 05/25/1995 - 08/10/1995
- Affected:
- 149
- Defect:
- The rear most axle of the tandem axle set could have inoperable brakes on one or both wheels because the brake s-cam was incorrectly installed.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed.
- Notes:
- Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during september 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V255000 on 10/14/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1986 - 07/12/1998
- Affected:
- 95,013
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began during november 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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