Volvo 740 recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Volvo 740 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Seat belt may release if routed incorrectly

    Reported May 6, 1991Model years 1985–1991NHTSA campaign 91V075000485 vehicles affected

    Inadequate belt routing labels may lead to incorrect routing and inadvertent buckle release, increasing the risk of injury in a sudden stop or crash. Labels explaining proper routing will be installed, and the buckles will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    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
    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.
    Remedy
    INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

  2. Fuel damper may leak

    Reported September 6, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V165000253 vehicles affected

    An improperly assembled fuel damper may develop leaking solder joints. Fuel could ignite and cause a fire. The fuel damper will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
    Defect
    FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL DAMPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B234F (16 VALVE) ENGINES.

  3. Driveshaft may damage the fuel tank

    Reported November 17, 1989Model years 1986–1988NHTSA campaign 89V20400038,000 vehicles affected

    The driveshaft may scrape the fuel tank and cause a leak. If fuel meets an ignition source, a fire could occur. The tank will be replaced and/or a protective device installed between the driveshaft and tank.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Defect
    DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT / FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  4. Engine wiring harness may chafe

    Reported May 11, 1987Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 87V064000106,602 vehicles affected

    The engine wiring harness may rub against an air conditioning pipe, causing a short circuit, electrical malfunctions or scorched insulation. The harness will be moved and secured with a new bracket and clamp.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    Defect
    ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.

  5. Tailgate child lock may open from inside

    Reported June 24, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V0830001,068 vehicles affected

    The tailgate may be opened from inside even when the child lock is engaged, allowing a child in the rear compartment to fall out. The tailgate latches will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TAILGATE LOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

  6. Water pump pulley may fail

    Reported December 2, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V0020007,390 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect may reduce pulley durability. If it fails, pieces may damage engine components and could injure someone near an open hood. The pulley will be inspected and replaced where necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: WATER PUMP PULLEY.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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