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This is a report from the NHTSA to recall Volvo 760 until October 25, 1998 08:17:46 AM.
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Report Date: October 25, 1998 08:17:46 AM
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V018000 Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE WARNING Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 5800 |
Year: 1983
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: OCT 1982 To: MAR 1983
Year of Recall: '84
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. BRAKE FLUID MAY SEEP FROM THE SWITCH WITHOUT TRIGGERING THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH.
O RINGS AND END PLUGS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; BRAKE WARNING VALVE.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY CAUSE A LOSS IN BRAKING POWER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V002000 Component: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP:WATER Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 7390 |
Year: 1985
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1984 To: NOV 1984
Year of Recall: '85
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
SYSTEM: WATER PUMP PULLEY.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V083000 Component: STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1068 |
Year: 1986
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: To: JAN 1986
Year of Recall: '86
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.
SYSTEM: TAILGATE LOCK.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V064000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 106602 |
Year: 1985
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1984 To: MAR 1987
Year of Recall: '87
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.
RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.
SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.
Year: 1986
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1984 To: MAR 1987
Year of Recall: '87
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.
RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.
SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.
Year: 1987
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1984 To: MAR 1987
Year of Recall: '87
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.
RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.
SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V195000 Component: LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2930 |
Year: 1988
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: To: JAN 1987
Year of Recall: '87
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/HEADLIGHT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 89V183000 Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 475 |
Year: 1989
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1988 To: AUG 1989
Year of Recall: '89
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
TIRE INFORMATION LABELS ON THE DOOR AND THE INFORMATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL DO NOT APPLY TO THE FULL SIZE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE AND WHEEL THAT WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE "SPACE-SAVER" EMERGENCY USE ONLY SPARE TIRE.
INSTALL LABELS PROVIDED THAT REFER TO THE FULL-SIZE TIRES.
SYSTEM: TIRE LABELS / FMVSS 110COSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V010000 Component: FUEL:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 19286 |
Year: 1989
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1988 To: DEC 1990
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED.
NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP).VEHICLE DSCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 80 LITER FUEL TANKS.
Year: 1990
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: AUG 1988 To: DEC 1990
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED.
NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP).VEHICLE DSCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 80 LITER FUEL TANKS.
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V075000 Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT ANCHOR Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 485 |
Year: 1985
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Year: 1986
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Year: 1987
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Year: 1988
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Year: 1989
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Year: 1990
Make: VOLVO
Model: 760
Manufactured From: JAN 1985 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '91
Type of Report: Vehicle
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
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