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Volvo 700 Series Recalls

14 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Volvo 700 Series, model years 1983–1993. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Volvo 700 Series — Electrical High risk
Oct 29, 1997 Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain Volvo 780, 944SE and 945SE, there is the possibility of chafing of the insulation on the cables feeding the seat heater, power seat motors and seatbelt warning indicator
Also affects: Volvo 900 Series, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Electrical High risk
May 31, 1996 Model years: 1988, 1989
On certain Volvo 744 and 745, due to the changed freedom of movement of the engine caused by the introduction of hydraulic motor mounts in the 1988 model year, there is the possibi
Volvo 700 Series — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jun 21, 1995 Model years: 1992
On certain Volvo 740, 940 and 960, the seatbelt webbing guide (B-pillar "D" ring) does not meet specifications. A defective webbing guide may break under very heavy loads and may t
Also affects: Volvo 900 Series, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jan 25, 1995 Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain vehicles, if subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on floor of vehicle), or if the car has been flood damaged in any way, the airbag may in
Also affects: Volvo 200 Series, Volvo 900 Series, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Seats And Restraints High risk
May 7, 1991 Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain Volvo 740, 760 and 940, the seatbelts for the auxiliary seat are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The labeling which instructs the us
Also affects: Volvo 900 Series, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Fuel System High risk
Jan 12, 1991 Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain Volvo 764, 782 and 944 equipped with an 80 litre fuel tank, if the three conditions of high ambient temperatures, overfilling of tank and insufficient torque on the send
Also affects: Volvo 900 Series, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Fuel System High risk
Nov 30, 1989 Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988
On certain Volvo 740, the driveshaft may contact the fuel tank. Depending on the degree of scoring or scraping, a fuel leak may develop creating a risk of fire. Correction: The fue
Volvo 700 Series — Seats And Restraints High risk
Mar 2, 1989 Model years: 1987, 1988
On certain Volvo 780, the Electronic Control Unit, which activates the Supplemental Restraint System may not function as designed. This may result in the airbag inflation module an
Volvo 700 Series — Powertrain High risk
Nov 8, 1988 Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
On certain Volvo 704, 744 and 745, the front driveshaft flange bolts may loosen and result in separation of the driveshaft from the transmission. Separation can cause damage to the
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Electrical High risk
Jan 5, 1988 Model years: 1988
On certain Volvo 764 and 765, headlight switch components may come loose upon operating and may cause short circuits in the switch. If this occurs the headlamps will not function a
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Electrical High risk
May 12, 1987 Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987
On certain Volvo 740 and 760 equipped with air conditioning, the engine wiring harness might chafe against an air conditioning pipe which could cause a short circuit and malfunctio
Volvo 700 Series — Structure High risk
Jun 30, 1986 Model years: 1986
On certain Volvo 740 and 760 station wagons, the child lock feature incorporated in the tailgate lock may not function properly and may allow the tailgate to be opened from inside
Volvo 700 Series — Engine High risk
Jan 9, 1985 Model years: 1985
On certain Volvo 740 and 760, the water pump pulley on may fail and pieces may be thrown about inside the engine compartment. This could pose a significant safety hazard to persons
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo 700 Series — Brakes High risk
Feb 23, 1984 Model years: 1983
On certain Volvo 760 GLE, due to brake warning valve end-plugs which do not meet specifications, there is a possibility that a slow leakage of brake fluid may occur in the electric
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
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