NHTSA Recall ID Number: 85V002000
1985 Volvo 740 Recall Date:
12/02/1985
1985 Volvo 740 Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Units Affected:
13100
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.,
NHTSA Recall ID Number: 87V064000
1985 Volvo 740 Recall Date:
05/11/1987
1985 Volvo 740 Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Units Affected:
13100
Summary:
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: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.,
NHTSA Recall ID Number: 91V075000
1985 Volvo 740 Recall Date:
05/06/1991
1985 Volvo 740 Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Units Affected:
13100
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.
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 INADVERTANT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy:
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
Notes: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.,