Vehicle recall 88V166000 · October 18, 1988

Volvo 704, 744 and 1 more model

Front driveshaft flange bolts may loosen.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Front driveshaft flange bolts may loosen.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V166000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1988
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: October 14, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 69,917
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 88V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo 704 (1985-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo 744 (1985-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo 745 (1985-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985

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