NHTSA Campaign 85V002000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Issued by VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. · Reported Dec 2, 1985 · 7,390 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO 740 1985 7,390
VOLVO 760 1985 7,390

Source: NHTSA Campaign 85V002000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.