Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V002000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-12-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V002000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
7,390
Reported to NHTSA
1985-12-02
Owners notified
1985-01-21

Defect 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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 7401985
Volvo 7601985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.