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Volvo 740 Recall 89V204: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 89V204, reported November 17, 1989, 38,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V204VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
Risk
A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT / FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 740198619871988