Volvo 760 1985
Model 760 made in 1985 by Volvo got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V064000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 106602 | 06/08/1987 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/11/1987 | 05/19/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger sedans and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V002000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 7390 | 01/21/1985 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/02/1985 | 01/14/1985 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and replace the pulley where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: water pump pulley. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V075000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 01/01/1985 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 485 | 05/13/1991 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/06/1991 | 05/15/1991 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Vehicle has structural problems. consumer will complete form. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Front crossmember bar that holds two front wheels broke and fractured on both sides of car. vehicle is disabled and manufacturer cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provided further information. *ak | |||