- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
- The risk
- Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Volvo Acl Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Volvo Acl have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2000 for the fifth wheel assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Acl year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Volvo Acl recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1989 Volvo Acl yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo Acl: every year compared
All Acl years1989 Volvo Acl vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Volvo Acl | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1989 Volvo 740 | 41 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 240 | 17 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 14 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 245 | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 745 | 3 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 780 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 744 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 244 DL | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Volvo Acl
Does the 1989 Volvo Acl have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 Volvo Acl: fifth wheel assembly (January 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Volvo Acl had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Volvo Acl a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo Acl year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo Acl years have the most complaints?
1994 (1), 1998 (1), 1999 (1). See every Volvo Acl year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Volvo Acl has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data