Volvo 700 1991

• Recall 17304 [USA]: If the owner has not been advised of the above, and the vehicle has been subjected to the above conditions, inadvertent airbag deployment can result and cause an injury to the occupant of the driver's seat.
  Vehicle description: passenger cars. The owner's manuals for these vehicles do not contain warning information pertaining to the air bag restraint system, as follows: warning! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.G., soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has been flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause air bag deployment which could result in serious personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized volvo dealer for repairs.
  a letter will be sent to vehicle owners asking them to place this information in the supplemental restraint system (srs) section of the owner's manual.
  if you do not receive a letter from volvo regarding this matter, please call volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Also, call the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1997186 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain volvo 780, 944se and 945se, there is the possibility of chafing of the insulation on the cables feeding the seat heater, power seat motors and seatbelt warning indicator. This could lead to a low amp short circuit. These cables are located under the front seat. Correction: cables will be inspected and if necessary, repaired or replaced.

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• Recall 1995007 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, if subjected to flood conditions (e.G. Soaked carpeting/standing water on floor of vehicle), or if the car has been flood damaged in any way, the airbag may inadvertently deploy while starting the engine resulting in possible serious personal injury. Correction: instructions will be added to the owner's manual advising that should these conditions occur, the vehicle should be towed to a dealer for repairs before the key is placed in the ignition.

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• Recall 1991012 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain volvo 764, 782 and 944 equipped with an 80 litre fuel tank, if the three conditions of high ambient temperatures, overfilling of tank and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring existed simultaneously, seepage of fuel could occur from the top of the tank. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. Correction: dealers will inspect for signs of seepage. If no seepage is found, the sending unit lock ring will be retorqued. If seepage is found, the lock ring gasket will be replaced. All vehicles will also be fitted with an additional clamp around the lock ring.

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• Recall 1991075 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain volvo 740, 760 and 940, the seatbelts for the auxiliary seat are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The labeling which instructs the user in the proper routing is inadequate. As a result, the belt may be routed over the brace, and this may make it possible for the belt to be inadvertently released. Correcton: proper instructional labels will be installed on seats. In addition, new buckle assemblies will be installed.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Passenger compartment fires investigation # PE97012

  Passenger compartment fires originating in a front seat or near the center console
  

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