1985 Volvo 760

1985 Volvo 760 Recalls

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1985 Volvo 760 Recalls

1985 VOLVO 760 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V064000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 11, 1987

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 106602
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 760

1985 Volvo 760 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.
1985 VOLVO 760 Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V002000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 02, 1985

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7390
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 760

1985 Volvo 760 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 760 Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V075000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1991

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 485
Model Affected
1985 VOLVO 760

1985 Volvo 760 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.