Vehicle recall 87V195000 · December 29, 1987
1988 Volvo 760
Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the headlamps will not function, andcharring of the insulation of certain wires to the switch may result.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles will have the headlight switch replaced.
- Notes
- System: electrical/headlightvehicle description: passenger car
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 1987
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 23, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,930
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
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