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Volvo 744 Recall 88V166: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 88V166, reported October 18, 1988, 69,917 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V166VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 7041985198619871988
Volvo 7441985198619871988
Volvo 7451985198619871988