Volvo 740 (1986) – 86V083000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

VOLVO

Model Of Vehicle

740

Year

1986

Recall Campaign Number

86V083000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Replace Tailgate Latches.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volvo Of America Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

19860101

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1068

Date Owners Notified

19860708

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Date Report Received

19860624

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard