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1990 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1990 Volvo 760

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.

Recall Notes

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.

1989 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1989 Volvo 760

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.

Recall Notes

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.

1989 Volvo 760

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

install labels provided that refer to the full-size tires.

1988 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1988 Volvo 760

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.

Recall Notes

all affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced.

1987 Volvo 760

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.

Corrective Action

a short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.

Recall Notes

relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.

1987 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1986 Volvo 760

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.

Corrective Action

a short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.

Recall Notes

relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.

1986 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1986 Volvo 760

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace tailgate latches.

1985 Volvo 760

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.

Corrective Action

a short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.

Recall Notes

relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.

1985 Volvo 760

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

inspect and replace the pulley where necessary.

1985 Volvo 760

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

1983 Volvo 760

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

o rings and end plugs on affected vehicles will be replaced.