Model year record

1990 Volvo 740

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 55 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V075000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
485
Reported to NHTSA
1991-05-06
Owners notified
1991-05-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V165000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
253
Reported to NHTSA
1990-09-06
Owners notified
1990-09-28

Defect description

FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control14170,000 mi
Air bags4100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Structure: body: hood2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system165,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Seat belts1100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes1200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Tires1
Wheels1130,000 mi
Wheels: rim1

The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1991 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.