- 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
1990 Volvo FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Volvo FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in January 2000 for the fifth wheel assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Volvo FE recalls 4
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
- The problem
- 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 brakes.
- The risk
- This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
- The problem
- The trailer hand brake control system may have the wrong valve installed which limits the air pressure to the trailer brakes below the required pressure.
- The risk
- The wrong valve in the trailer hand brake control systemcan result in an increase in stopping distance and possible vehicle accident.
- The fix
- INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.
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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 years1990 Volvo FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo FE | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1990 Volvo 740 | 47 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 240 | 20 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 760 | 14 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 745 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo DL | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 780 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 940 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 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 1990 Volvo FE
Does the 1990 Volvo FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1990 Volvo FE: fifth wheel assembly (January 2000); lines and fittings (October 1998); buckle assembly (September 1997); hand control / valve (April 1992). 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 1990 Volvo FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Volvo FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1990 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