Vehicle recall 89V204000 · November 17, 1989
1986-1988 Volvo 740
Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V204000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 1989
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 29, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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