- 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
1988 Volvo FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Volvo FE 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 FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Volvo FE 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 1988 Volvo FE 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 FE: every year compared
All FE years1988 Volvo FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Volvo FE | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1988 Volvo 740 | 16 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Volvo 240 | 11 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Volvo 780 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1988 Volvo FE7 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1988 Volvo FE
Does the 1988 Volvo FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Volvo FE: 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 1988 Volvo FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Volvo FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo FE 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.
What should I do if my 1988 Volvo FE 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