1985 Volvo 760 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.

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.

January 14th, 1985
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Recall Date
January 14th, 1985
Units Effected
7,390
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V002000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: January 21st, 1985

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.

Corrective Summary:
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: WATER PUMP PULLEY.

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