There have been 8 safety recalls for the Volvo 760. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 760.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volvo 740, 1986 Volvo 740, 1987 Volvo 740, 1988 Volvo 740, 1989 Volvo 740, 1990 Volvo 740, 1991 Volvo 740, 1985 Volvo 760, 1986 Volvo 760, 1987 Volvo 760, 1988 Volvo 760, 1989 Volvo 760, 1990 Volvo 760, 1991 Volvo 940 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Volvo 760, 1990 Volvo 760, 1989 Volvo 780, 1990 Volvo 780, 1991 Volvo 940, 1991 Volvo Coupe |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Volvo 760 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Volvo 760 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volvo 740, 1986 Volvo 740, 1987 Volvo 740, 1985 Volvo 760, 1986 Volvo 760, 1987 Volvo 760 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 6, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 485 |
| Jan. 8, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 19,286 |
| Nov. 3, 1989 | Equipment:other:labels | 475 |
| Dec. 29, 1987 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 2,930 |
| May. 11, 1987 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 106,602 |
| Jun. 24, 1986 | Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch | 1,068 |
| Dec. 2, 1985 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 7,390 |
| Feb. 22, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 5,800 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo 760 | 2 |
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 3 |
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2 |
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 2 |
| 1986 Volvo 760 | 3 |
| 1985 Volvo 760 | 3 |
| 1983 Volvo 760 | 1 |