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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
87V195000VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. to 01/01/1987V (Vehicle)293012/23/1987MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.12/29/198701/07/1988
Defect SummaryHeadlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.
Corrective SummaryAll affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced.
NotesSystem: electrical/headlightvehicle description: passenger car
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
91V075000VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.from 01/01/1985 to 06/01/1991V (Vehicle)48505/13/1991MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.05/06/199105/15/1991
Defect SummarySafety 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 SummaryConsequence 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 SummaryInstall labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
NotesSystem: safety belts for auxiliary seats.vehicle description: station wagons.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
GRP87/72901/01/199339582New fan housing modification for earlier type blower motor. *tw11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
05/06/20011
 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
05/06/2001111/01/1999
 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
12/01/19961
 No deployment of airbag in accident.
10/15/19941
 No deployment of driver's air bag during accident. dup: see 956682.
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
05/06/2001111/01/1999
 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
08/01/19941
 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
02/03/2002110/01/1998
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
10/15/19941
 Seat belt disconnected during accident, resulting in injury. *skd