1989 Volvo 760 Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1989 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.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Volvo 760 1989–1990, 780 1989–1990, 940 1991
Reported issue: 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.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Volvo 760 1989
Reported issue: Tire information labels on the door and the information in the owners manual do not apply to the full size original equipment tire and wheel that was substituted for the "space-saver" emergency use only spare tire.
Remedy: Install labels provided that refer to the full-size tires.
← All problems reported for the 1989 Volvo 760
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.