1985 VOLVO 740 Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V075000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
740 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
485
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1991
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
485
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 740
1985 Volvo 740 Defect Summary:
SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTANT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
Defect Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTANT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy:
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
485
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
1985 VOLVO 740 Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V002000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
740 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7390
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 02, 1985
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7390
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 740
1985 Volvo 740 Defect Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WATER PUMP PULLEYS WHICH MAY CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, REDUCING THE DURABILITY OF THE PULLEY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PULLEY FAILS, PIECES MAY BE THROWN ABOUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD SHOULD BE OPENED IT IS POSSIBLE A PULLEY FAILURE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7390
Notes:
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1985 VOLVO 740 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V064000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 1987 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Model Affected |
740 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
106602
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 11, 1987
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
106602
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 740
1985 Volvo 740 Defect Summary:
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
Defect Consequence:
A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
106602
Notes:
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.