Recall 91V010000: 1989–1990 Volvo 760 and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 8, 1991

Manufacturer

Volvo of america corp.

Potentially affected

19,286vehicles

Model years

1989–1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.

Possible consequence

Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.

Remedy

Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1989 Volvo 76013 complaints
• 1990 Volvo 76014 complaints
• 1989 Volvo 7803 complaints
• 1990 Volvo 7801 complaints
• 1991 Volvo 94011 complaints