Volvo Recall 86V083000: Latches/locks/linkages, Tailgate, Latch
NHTSA recall 86V083000 · announced June 24, 1986 · filed by Volvo Of America Corp. · 1,068 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: TAILGATE LOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.