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Volvo FE recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Volvo FE, covering model years 1995 to 1998, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 4 model years with data (1995–1998)
  • latest recall 98V255000 (reported Oct 14, 1998)

Volvo FE recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FE, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Volvo FE recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 5 campaigns1996: 3 campaigns1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V255000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension › Lines and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  2. NHTSA campaign 96V157000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

    Model year 1995

    The rear most axle of the tandem axle set could have inoperable brakes on one or both wheels because the brake s-cam was incorrectly installed.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  3. NHTSA campaign 96V095000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air

    Model years 1995–1996

    The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.

    Consequence:
    This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  4. NHTSA campaign 96V038000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model year 1996

    Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a Volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  5. NHTSA campaign 96V032000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air Suspension System

    Model year 1995

    The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  6. NHTSA campaign 95V119000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment

    Model year 1995

    Two bolts attaching the upper steering arm to the front steering axle were not tightened properly.

    Consequence:
    The bolts could loosen increasing the potential for loss of steering control and an accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install new bolts and tighten to proper torque specification.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo FE questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo FE have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo FE, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The most recent, 98V255000, was reported on October 14, 1998 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Volvo FE model years do the recalls cover?

The 6 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (5). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name FE, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo FE?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.