NHTSA Safety Recalls
1990 Volvo 740
2
2 NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer regardless of vehicle age.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Campaign 91V075000Filed May 6, 1991VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
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 INADVERTENT 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 INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Campaign 90V165000Filed Sep 6, 1990VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Defect
FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL DAMPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B234F (16 VALVE) ENGINES.
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