1988 VOLVO 760 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 VOLVO 760
The 1988 VOLVO 760 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Air Bagssidewindow (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 VOLVO 760
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 VOLVO 760, potentially affecting up to 3,415 vehicles.
Recall 91V075000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 485 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
View full details →Recall 87V195000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 2,930 vehicles affected
Defect: HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.
Remedy: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 VOLVO 760
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 VOLVO 760. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER STATES HIS 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT INTO VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS, SHE PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED THE KEY TOWARDS THE ON POSITION TO ENABLE THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AS SOON AS SHE TURNED THE KEY THE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN HER FACE WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURIES, CONSUMER STATES KEY WAS NOT IN THE START POSITION, AND WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *JB
WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER INSERTED KEY INTO IGNITION TO OPEN ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER FACE WAS INJURED AND BURNED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK *JB
WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER INSERTED KEY INTO IGNITION TO OPEN ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER FACE WAS INJURED AND BURNED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FIRE DEVELOPED UNDER THE UNDER CARRIAGE NEAR THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 VOLVO 760
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 VOLVO 760 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 VOLVO 760
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 VOLVO 760
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 760
- 1983 VOLVO 760 — 0 complaints
- 1984 VOLVO 760 — 0 complaints
- 1985 VOLVO 760 — 2 complaints
- 1986 VOLVO 760 — 5 complaints
- 1987 VOLVO 760 — 13 complaints
- 1988 VOLVO 760 (current)
- 1989 VOLVO 760 — 15 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 760 — 16 complaints
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- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints