by Volvo Car USA, LLC
VOLVO 740 RECALLS - (16 Recalls Found)
Since 1977, VOLVO has issued a total of 563 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 16 have been for the VOLVO 740 starting in 1985. This accounts for approximately 1.0% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The 740 accounts for about 2.8% of all the VOLVO recalls issued since 1977. Compared to other car manufacturers, VOLVO ranks #30 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.
Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VOLVO 740 or VOLVO itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.
Find your VOLVO 740 listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VOLVO 740 to view the complete recall details.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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1991 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
1990 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 9/6/1990
1989 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
1988 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
Problem: DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. Recall Details - 11/17/1989
1987 Recalls ↓
Problem: DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. Recall Details - 11/17/1989
Problem: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE. Recall Details - 5/11/1987
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
1986 Recalls ↓
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
Problem: DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT. Recall Details - 11/17/1989
Problem: THE TAILGATE CHILD LOCK CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. THE FEATURE TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM BEING OPERATED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STATION WAGON MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN AN APPROVED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY MANY STATE LAWS, AND IS ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT, HE/SHE MAY OPEN THE TAILGATE INADVERTENTLY AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC. Recall Details - 6/24/1986
Problem: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE. Recall Details - 5/11/1987
1985 Recalls ↓
Problem: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WATER PUMP PULLEYS WHICH MAY CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, REDUCING THE DURABILITY OF THE PULLEY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PULLEY FAILS, PIECES MAY BE THROWN ABOUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD SHOULD BE OPENED IT IS POSSIBLE A PULLEY FAILURE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA. Recall Details - 12/2/1985
Problem: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE. Recall Details - 5/11/1987
Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/6/1991
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