Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V083000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-06-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V083000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,068
Reported to NHTSA
1986-06-24
Owners notified
1986-07-08

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.

Notes

SYSTEM: TAILGATE LOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 7401986
Volvo 7601986

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.