- 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
1993 Volvo FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1993 Volvo FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 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
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1993 Volvo FE recalls 5
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
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- The risk
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
- The problem
- The safety belt buckle assembly can get caught in the seat suspension mechanism. The movement of the air suspension seat could cause the safety belt buckle tether cable to fray .
- The risk
- Fraying of the safety belt buckle tether cable couldresult in failure of the cable and increased risk of injury to seat occupantin an accident.
- The fix
- Replace the safety belt buckle assembly with a new design buckle assembly.
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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 years1993 Volvo FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo FE | 0 | 5 | D | |
| 1993 Volvo 850 | 73 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 940 | 23 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 240DL | 21 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 960 | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 740 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1993 Volvo FE
Does the 1993 Volvo FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1993 Volvo FE: fifth wheel assembly (January 2000); lines and fittings (October 1998); buckle assembly (September 1997); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1995) and more. 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 1993 Volvo FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1993 Volvo FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 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 1993 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