NHTSA Recall 86V083000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V083000; Date: Jun. 24, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Volvo 740;  1986 Volvo 760

Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.

Affected Units:: 1,068

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Replace tailgate latches.

Recall Notes:

System: tailgate lock. Vehicle description: station wagons.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Volvo vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.