1985 Volvo 760 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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 Effects

   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.

   Action

   INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-01-01 - 1991-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   485

2. Recall Description

   ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

   Possible Effects

   A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.

   Action

   RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-08-01 - 1987-03-01

   Vehicles Affected

   106602

3. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: WATER PUMP PULLEY.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-08-01 - 1984-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   7390