Driveline: driveshaftRecall 88V-166 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 88V-166 covers 69,917 Volvo vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
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
The fix
REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS; MODIFY THE JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION.
SYSTEM: DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B230F ENGINE AND ZFTRANSMISSION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.