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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1988 Volvo Fe in Canada.
On certain vehicle equipped with Fontaine light weight fixed position fifth wheels, the fifth wheel mounting plate may develop a crack in the area where the legs of the fifth wheel are welded to the base plate. This could result in eventual trailer separation. Correction: Fifth wheel base plate will be inspected and if a crack is found, the base plate will be replaced.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MAY GET ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE ENGINE TUNNEL AND THE SEAT MECHANISM. ADJUSTING THE SEAT FORWARD AND/OR REARWARD COULD CAUSE THE TETHER OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO FRAY. THIS COULD RESULT IN TETHER FAILURE DURING A SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY. CORRECTION: BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH TETHER CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE TIE ROD ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO UNDER TORQUING CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD ARM FROM THE STEER AXLE SPINDLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ATTACHING BOLTS REPLACED. TIE ROD ARMS AND SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED AS APPROPRIATE.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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