NHTSA safety recall

Recall 87V195000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch — Volvo · reported 29 Dec 1987 · 2,930 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.

The fix

ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/HEADLIGHTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR

NHTSA campaign
87V195000
Filed by
Volvo Of America Corp.
Report received
29 Dec 1987
Owners notified
23 Dec 1987
Potentially affected
2,930

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1988 Volvo 760

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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