VOLVO 760 1985: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V002000

Make Model Year
VOLVO 760 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-01-21 1985-12-02 1985-01-14

Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1984-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7390

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.

Notes

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