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1988 Volvo 744 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.

    Possible Effects

    THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR.

    Action

    REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS; MODIFY THE JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B230F ENGINE AND ZFTRANSMISSION.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-07-01 - 1988-05-01

    Vehicles Affected

    69917

  2. Recall Description

    THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.

    Possible Effects

    THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.

    Action

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY; CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THE NATURALLY- ASPIRATED FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE. NOTE: OWNER WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1987-08-01 - 1989-04-01

    Vehicles Affected

    49397

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