1988 Volvo 760

1988 Volvo 760 Recalls

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1988 Volvo 760 Recalls

1988 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
1988 VOLVO 760

1988 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.
1988 VOLVO 760 Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V195000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 29, 1987

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 2930
Model Affected
1988 VOLVO 760

1988 Volvo 760 Defect Summary:
HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.

Defect Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.

Remedy:
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2930

Notes:
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.