VOLVO 740 1988: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V204000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 740 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-05-29 | 1989-11-17 | 1989-11-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
Consequence
A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT / FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
