Vehicle recall 85V002000 · December 2, 1985
Volvo 740 and 760
Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley. Consequence of defect: if the pulley fails, pieces may be thrown about inside the engine compartment and cause damage to engine components. If the hood should be opened it is possible a pulley failure could cause injury to persons in the area.
- Remedy
- Inspect and replace the pulley where necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: water pump pulley.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 1985
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 21, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,390
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Vehicles covered
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