Tailgate: latchRecall 86V-083 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 86V-083 covers 1,068 Volvo vehicles for a tailgate: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.
SYSTEM: TAILGATE LOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.