1988 Volvo 760 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Volvo 760. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V075000May 6, 1991485 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Volvo 760 1985–1990, 740 1985–1991, 940 1991

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 87V195000Dec 29, 19872,930 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Volvo 760 1988

  Reported issue: Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.

  Remedy: All affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced.

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