- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Volvo FE7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Volvo FE7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1997 for the buckle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FE7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Volvo FE7 recalls 2
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
- The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
- The risk
- King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
- The fix
- REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
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No complaints about the 1985 Volvo FE7 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 FE7: every year compared
All FE7 years1985 Volvo FE7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Volvo FE7 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1985 Volvo 740 | 10 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 240 | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 760 | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo DL | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 744 | 1 | 1 | C | 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 1985 Volvo FE7
Does the 1985 Volvo FE7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Volvo FE7: buckle assembly (September 1997); king pin (June 1987). 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 1985 Volvo FE7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Volvo FE7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo FE7 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 1985 Volvo FE7 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