1989 Volvo Fe Series Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   THE TIE ROD SEPARATION RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-01-01 - 1992-05-01

   Vehicles Affected

   9434

2. Recall Description

   TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IN LEFT TURN MODE MAY NOT ALWAYS MAKE PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT.

   Possible Effects

   THIS PROVIDES NO SIGNAL TO TRAFFIC, AND MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT.

   Action

   INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/TURN SIGNAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 26,000 LBS AND GREATER GVWR.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-11-01 - 1988-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   102

3. Recall Description

   COMPLIANCE LABEL DOES NOT AGREE WITH WEIGHT CAPACITY OF NEW REAR AXLE TIRES.

   Possible Effects

   TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CFR PART 567.

   Action

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-08-01 - 1989-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   203