Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1986. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 15, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

IN THE EVENT OF A LOW SPEED FRONTAL IMPACT, ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE SLEEVE TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE ADJUSTING FITTING AND NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION OR IDLE POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WOULD RESULT, MAKING CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN A POST COLLISION ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR INJURIES.

NHTSA ID: 86V129000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 89,587

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 24, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

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.

NHTSA ID: 86V083000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 1,068

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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