Volvo 760 recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Volvo 760 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 1985–1990NHTSA 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 may seep from the top of the tank

    Reported January 8, 1991Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 91V01000019,286 vehicles affected

    Under certain conditions, fuel may seep from the top of the tank and potentially cause a fire if it meets an ignition source. The sending unit lock ring will be retorqued, and its gasket will be replaced if seepage is found.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP).VEHICLE DSCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 80 LITER FUEL TANKS.

  3. Tire information labels may be incorrect

    Reported November 3, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V183000475 vehicles affected

    The tire labels and owner's manual information may not apply to the full-size original equipment spare tire and wheel. Labels referring to the full-size tires will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    INSTALL LABELS PROVIDED THAT REFER TO THE FULL-SIZE TIRES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TIRE LABELS / FMVSS 110COSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

  4. Headlight switch may short circuit

    Reported December 29, 1987Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 87V1950002,930 vehicles affected

    Components inside the headlight switch may come loose and cause a short circuit. The headlamps may stop working, and insulation on some switch wires may char. The headlight switch will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/HEADLIGHTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Brake fluid may seep without warning

    Reported February 22, 1984Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 84V0180005,800 vehicles affected

    Brake fluid may seep from the brake warning switch without triggering the warning. O-rings and end plugs on affected vehicles will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    O RINGS AND END PLUGS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
    Notes
    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.

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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