1986 VOLVO 740 Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V083000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 24, 1986 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
740 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1068
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 24, 1986
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1068
Model Affected
1986 VOLVO 740
1986 Volvo 740 Defect Summary:
THE TAILGATE CHILD LOCK CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. THE FEATURE TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM BEING OPERATED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STATION WAGON MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN AN APPROVED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY MANY STATE LAWS, AND IS ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT, HE/SHE MAY OPEN THE TAILGATE INADVERTENTLY AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1068
Notes:
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1986 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
1986 VOLVO 740
1986 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.
1986 VOLVO 740 Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V204000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 17, 1989 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Model Affected |
740 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
38000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 17, 1989
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
38000
Model Affected
1986 VOLVO 740
1986 Volvo 740 Defect Summary:
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
Defect Consequence:
A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
38000
Notes:
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1986 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
1986 VOLVO 740
1986 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.