There have been 10 safety recalls for the Volvo FE. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo FE.
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Volvo ACL, 1995 Volvo ACL, 1996 Volvo ACL, 1997 Volvo ACL, 1998 Volvo ACL, 1990 Volvo FE, 1991 Volvo FE, 1992 Volvo FE, 1993 Volvo FE, 1994 Volvo FE, 1995 Volvo FE, 1996 Volvo FE, 1997 Volvo FE, 1998 Volvo FE, 1994 Volvo WAH, 1995 Volvo WAH, 1996 Volvo WAH, 1997 Volvo WAH, 1998 Volvo WAH, 1994 Volvo WCA, 1995 Volvo WCA, 1996 Volvo WCA, 1997 Volvo WCA, 1998 Volvo WCA, 1994 Volvo WG, 1995 Volvo WG, 1996 Volvo WG, 1997 Volvo WG, 1998 Volvo WG, 1994 Volvo WIA, 1995 Volvo WIA, 1996 Volvo WIA, 1997 Volvo WIA, 1998 Volvo WIA, 1994 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo WX, 1996 Volvo WX, 1997 Volvo WX, 1998 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo Wxll, 1996 Volvo Wxll, 1997 Volvo Wxll, 1998 Volvo Wxll, 1986 White Gmc ACL, 1987 White Gmc ACL, 1988 White Gmc ACL, 1989 White Gmc ACL, 1990 White Gmc ACL, 1991 White Gmc ACL, 1992 White Gmc ACL, 1993 White Gmc ACL, 1994 White Gmc ACL, 1995 White Gmc ACL, 1996 White Gmc ACL, 1997 White Gmc ACL, 1998 White Gmc ACL, 1986 White Gmc ACM, 1987 White Gmc ACM, 1988 White Gmc ACM, 1989 White Gmc ACM, 1990 White Gmc ACM, 1991 White Gmc ACM, 1992 White Gmc FE, 1993 White Gmc FE, 1994 White Gmc FE, 1995 White Gmc FE, 1996 White Gmc FE, 1997 White Gmc FE, 1998 White Gmc FE, 1993 White Gmc WAH, 1994 White Gmc WAH, 1995 White Gmc WAH, 1996 White Gmc WAH, 1997 White Gmc WAH, 1998 White Gmc WAH, 1986 White Gmc WCA, 1987 White Gmc WCA, 1988 White Gmc WCA, 1989 White Gmc WCA, 1990 White Gmc WCA, 1991 White Gmc WCA, 1992 White Gmc WCA, 1993 White Gmc WCA, 1994 White Gmc WCA, 1995 White Gmc WCA, 1996 White Gmc WCA, 1997 White Gmc WCA, 1998 White Gmc WCA, 1986 White Gmc WCL, 1987 White Gmc WCL, 1988 White Gmc WCL, 1989 White Gmc WCL, 1990 White Gmc WCL, 1986 White Gmc WCM, 1987 White Gmc WCM, 1988 White Gmc WCM, 1989 White Gmc WCM, 1990 White Gmc WCM, 1992 White Gmc WCM, 1993 White Gmc WCM, 1994 White Gmc WCM, 1995 White Gmc WCM, 1996 White Gmc WCM, 1997 White Gmc WCM, 1998 White Gmc WCM, 1986 White Gmc WCS, 1987 White Gmc WCS, 1988 White Gmc WCS, 1989 White Gmc WCS, 1986 White Gmc WG, 1987 White Gmc WG, 1988 White Gmc WG, 1989 White Gmc WG, 1990 White Gmc WG, 1991 White Gmc WG, 1992 White Gmc WG, 1993 White Gmc WG, 1994 White Gmc WG, 1995 White Gmc WG, 1996 White Gmc WG, 1997 White Gmc WG, 1998 White Gmc WG, 1991 White Gmc WH, 1992 White Gmc WH, 1986 White Gmc WIA, 1987 White Gmc WIA, 1988 White Gmc WIA, 1989 White Gmc WIA, 1990 White Gmc WIA, 1991 White Gmc WIA, 1992 White Gmc WIA, 1993 White Gmc WIA, 1994 White Gmc WIA, 1995 White Gmc WIA, 1996 White Gmc WIA, 1997 White Gmc WIA, 1998 White Gmc WIA, 1986 White Gmc WIL, 1987 White Gmc WIL, 1988 White Gmc WIL, 1989 White Gmc WIL, 1986 White Gmc WIM, 1987 White Gmc WIM, 1988 White Gmc WIM, 1989 White Gmc WIM, 1990 White Gmc WIM, 1991 White Gmc WIM, 1992 White Gmc WIM, 1993 White Gmc WIM, 1994 White Gmc WIM, 1995 White Gmc WIM, 1996 White Gmc WIM, 1997 White Gmc WIM, 1998 White Gmc WIM, 1986 White Gmc WX, 1987 White Gmc WX, 1988 White Gmc WX, 1989 White Gmc WX, 1990 White Gmc WX, 1991 White Gmc WX, 1992 White Gmc WX, 1993 White Gmc WX, 1994 White Gmc WX, 1995 White Gmc WX, 1996 White Gmc WX, 1997 White Gmc WX, 1998 White Gmc WX, 1988 White Gmc Wxll, 1989 White Gmc Wxll, 1990 White Gmc Wxll, 1991 White Gmc Wxll, 1992 White Gmc Wxll, 1993 White Gmc Wxll, 1994 White Gmc Wxll, 1995 White Gmc Wxll, 1996 White Gmc Wxll, 1997 White Gmc Wxll, 1998 White Gmc Wxll |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Volvo FE, 1991 Volvo FE, 1992 Volvo FE, 1993 Volvo FE, 1985 Volvo FE6, 1986 Volvo FE6, 1987 Volvo FE6, 1988 Volvo FE6, 1989 Volvo FE6, 1990 Volvo FE6, 1985 Volvo FE7, 1986 Volvo FE7, 1987 Volvo FE7, 1988 Volvo FE7, 1989 Volvo FE7, 1990 Volvo FE7 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steel braided tether of the safety belt buckle is deformed and can possibly be cracked. This happens as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail, at the same time they are often caught and pinched under the seat frames. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Volvo ACL, 1995 Volvo FE, 1995 Volvo WG, 1995 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo Wxll |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Volvo ACL, 1995 Volvo ACL, 1996 Volvo ACL, 1994 Volvo FE, 1995 Volvo FE, 1996 Volvo FE, 1994 Volvo WCA, 1995 Volvo WCA, 1996 Volvo WCA, 1994 Volvo WG, 1995 Volvo WG, 1996 Volvo WG, 1994 Volvo WHR, 1995 Volvo WHR, 1996 Volvo WHR, 1994 Volvo WIA, 1995 Volvo WIA, 1996 Volvo WIA, 1994 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo WX, 1996 Volvo WX, 1994 White Gmc ACL, 1995 White Gmc ACL, 1996 White Gmc ACL, 1994 White Gmc FE, 1995 White Gmc FE, 1996 White Gmc FE, 1994 White Gmc WCA, 1995 White Gmc WCA, 1996 White Gmc WCA, 1994 White Gmc WG, 1995 White Gmc WG, 1996 White Gmc WG, 1994 White Gmc WHR, 1995 White Gmc WHR, 1996 White Gmc WHR, 1994 White Gmc WIA, 1995 White Gmc WIA, 1996 White Gmc WIA, 1994 White Gmc WX, 1995 White Gmc WX, 1996 White Gmc WX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Volvo ACL, 1996 Volvo FE, 1996 Volvo WCA, 1996 Volvo WG, 1996 Volvo WHL, 1996 Volvo WIA |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a Volvo 5. 7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2000 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 3,633 |
| Oct. 14, 1998 | Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension:lines And Fittings | 95,013 |
| Sep. 18, 1997 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 9,555 |
| Aug. 27, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 149 |
| Mar. 23, 1996 | Air Brake | 771 |
| Feb. 22, 1996 | Steering:linkages | 1,303 |
| Feb. 12, 1996 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 6,034 |
| Jun. 7, 1995 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 175 |
| May. 20, 1993 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,075 |
| Apr. 1, 1992 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:hand Control | 146 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo FE | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo FE | 1 |
| 1996 Volvo FE | 3 |
| 1995 Volvo FE | 5 |
| 1994 Volvo FE | 2 |
| 1993 Volvo FE | 4 |
| 1992 Volvo FE | 5 |
| 1991 Volvo FE | 5 |
| 1990 Volvo FE | 4 |
| 1989 Volvo FE | 1 |
| 1988 Volvo FE | 1 |