Volvo Recall 88V166000: Power Train, Driveline, Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 88V166000 · announced October 18, 1988 · filed by Volvo Of America Corp. · 69,917 units affected

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.

What to do

REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS; MODIFY THE JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B230F ENGINE AND ZFTRANSMISSION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Volvo 704
• 1986 Volvo 704
• 1987 Volvo 704
• 1988 Volvo 704
• 1985 Volvo 744
• 1986 Volvo 744
• 1987 Volvo 744
• 1988 Volvo 744
• 1985 Volvo 745
• 1986 Volvo 745
• 1987 Volvo 745
• 1988 Volvo 745

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.