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Safety recall · 88V166000

Power train: driveshaft Volvo recall

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. It covers about 69,917 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V166000
Reported
Oct 18, 1988
Vehicles
69,917
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.

The risk

This can result in separation of the driveshaft from thetransmission and damage to the gear selector.

The fix

Replace the driveshaft flange bolts and nuts; modify the joint between the driveshaft and transmission.

Contacts

System: driveshaft flange bolts.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with b230f engine and zftransmission.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V166000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Volvo 70401C
1986 Volvo 70401C
1987 Volvo 70401C
1988 Volvo 70401C
1985 Volvo 74411C
1986 Volvo 74411C
1987 Volvo 74411C
1988 Volvo 74402C
1985 Volvo 74501C
1986 Volvo 74501C
1987 Volvo 74501C
1988 Volvo 74502D

Questions

Is the 88V166000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V166000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V166000 announced?

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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