1987 Volvo 740 Recalls

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May 15th, 1991
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Date
May 15th, 1991
Units Effected
485
NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V075000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: May 13th, 1991

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 INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.

Consequence Summary:
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 INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

November 29th, 1989
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Date
November 29th, 1989
Units Effected
38,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V204000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: May 29th, 1990

Defect Summary:
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.

Consequence Summary:
A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT / FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

May 19th, 1987
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Recall Date
May 19th, 1987
Units Effected
106,602
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V064000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: June 8th, 1987

Defect Summary:
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Consequence Summary:
A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.

Corrective Summary:
RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.

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