Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 17, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:DRIVESHAFT

DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.

NHTSA ID: 89V204000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 38,000

Consequence Summary:

A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 3, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS

TIRE INFORMATION LABELS ON THE DOOR AND THE INFORMATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL DO NOT APPLY TO THE FULL SIZE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE AND WHEEL THAT WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE "SPACE-SAVER" EMERGENCY USE ONLY SPARE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 89V183000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 475

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL LABELS PROVIDED THAT REFER TO THE FULL-SIZE TIRES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 4, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT

PRE DYNAMIC TEST BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE IS LOWER THAN REQUIRED BY FMVSS 213 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 89C011000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 800

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 213, MAY NOT RETAINCHILD IN SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN SEATS TO THEIR DEALERS FOR A NEW SEAT OR A FULL REFUND.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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