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Volvo 740 Recalls

Vehicle manufacturers issue official Volvo 740 recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Volvo 740 recall. View listings of Volvo 740 recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.

Volvo 740 Recalls by Model

Used 1991 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1991-05-06
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Cars Affected: 485

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.

Consequences:
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.

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

Used 1990 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1990-09-06
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Cars Affected: 253

Summary:
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.

Consequences:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.

Used 1989 Volvo 740 Recalls

Used 1988 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1989-11-17
Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Cars Affected: 38,000

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

Consequences:
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.

Used 1987 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1987-05-11
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Cars Affected: 106,602

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

Consequences:
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.

Used 1986 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1986-06-24
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Cars Affected: 1,068

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.

Consequences:

Remedy:
REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.

Used 1985 Volvo 740 Recalls

Recall Date: 1985-12-02
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Cars Affected: 7,390

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.

Consequences:

Remedy:
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.