Recall
Volvo 740 — 85V002000
NHTSA ID
85V002000
Make
Volvo
Model
740
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-12-02
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Units Affected
7,390
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.