Vehicle recall 86V083000 · June 24, 1986
Volvo 740 and 760
The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged. The feature to prevent the tailgate from being operated from the inside of the station wagon may not function properly. Consequence of defect: if a child is not properly secured in an approved restraint system, as required by many state laws, and is allowed to ride in the rear compartment, he/she may open the tailgate inadvertently and fall out into the traffic.
- Remedy
- Replace tailgate latches.
- Notes
- System: tailgate lock.vehicle description: station wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V083000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 1986
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,068
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Vehicles covered
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