1991 Volvo 940 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 Volvo 940. 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 940 1991, 740 1985–1991, 760 1985–1990

  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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• 91V010000Jan 8, 199119,286 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volvo 940 1991, 760 1989–1990, 780 1989–1990

  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.

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