Volvo 760 1988
Model 760 made in 1988 by Volvo got 11 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts.
Model 1988
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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
87V195000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 2930 | 12/23/1987 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/29/1987 | 01/07/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical/headlightvehicle description: passenger car | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
GRP87/729 | 01/01/1993 | 39582 | New fan housing modification for earlier type blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
05/06/2001 | 1 | ||
Consumer states his 17 year old daughter got into vehicle to roll down the windows, she put the key in the ignition and turned the key towards the on position to enable the electric windows, as soon as she turned the key the air bag exploded in her face which resulted in severe injuries, consumer states key was not in the start position, and was not running at the time of the incident. *jb | |||
05/06/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
While sitting in a parking lot, consumer's daughter inserted key into ignition to open electric windows, and the driver's side airbag deployed. consumer's daughter face was injured and burned. consumer feels this is a dangerous situation. *ak *jb | |||
12/01/1996 | 1 | ||
No deployment of airbag in accident. | |||
10/15/1994 | 1 | ||
No deployment of driver's air bag during accident. dup: see 956682. | |||
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
05/06/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
While sitting in a parking lot, consumer's daughter inserted key into ignition to open electric windows, and the driver's side airbag deployed. consumer's daughter face was injured and burned. consumer feels this is a dangerous situation. *ak *jb | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
Crash sensor failed, air bag will not deploy. then vehicle began shutting down while in motion, no cause has been determined. at times vehicle will not start and headlights cannot be turned off. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Radiator failed/manufacturer refused to replace engine (other vehicle from 478327). *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
06/24/1988 | |||
Intermittent stalling. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
12/18/1999 | |||
While driving on the street at approximately 30 mph, a fire developed under the under carriage near the fuel tank assembly. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
02/03/2002 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
10/15/1994 | 1 | ||
Seat belt disconnected during accident, resulting in injury. *skd |