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VOLVO 240 Steering Linkages Knuckle Spindle Arm

VOLVO 240 1990 Steering Linkages Knuckle Spindle Arm Report #963692

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 1994.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM . STEERING LOWER KNUCKLE FAILED (PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL). TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in RAYMOND, NH. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Seats

VOLVO 240 1990 Seats Report #974259

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 1995.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEATS . DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FELL APART. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8842L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in BAY HARBOR I, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 240 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #802339

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 1996.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8840L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in FAFAYETTE, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Seat Belts Front Warning Light/devices

VOLVO 240 1990 Seat Belts Front Warning Light/devices Report #803867

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 1996.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES . THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *AK.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLVO 240 1990 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #813907

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 1997.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS SO OTHER CARS WOULDN'T HIT THEM. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, AND IT COULD STOP AT ANYTIME. THE DEALER ALSO TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLVO 240 1990 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #520138

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE STALLED..0 person(s) died.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

VOLVO 240 1990 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Report #518947

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE FAILED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 1990 Electrical System Wiring Report #816548

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 1997.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8842L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLVO 240 1990 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #519583

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 1997.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . ECM COMPUTER UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE STALL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8844L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19901020. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 240 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo 240 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 240 Power Train Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch

VOLVO 240 1990 Power Train Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch Report #818656

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH . WHILE PARKED WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8842L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in WHEATON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo 240 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 240 Seats Front Assembly Recliner

VOLVO 240 1990 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Report #530815

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 1994.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER . WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED A BOLT BUT NOW THE SEAT BACK APPEARS READY TO FALL AGAIN..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8853L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in OXFORD, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900626. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo 240 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLVO 240 Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLVO 240 1990 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #520138

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 1997.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AT 55 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT..Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLVO 240 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 240 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #604287

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 1995.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CRUISE CONTROL FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8847L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 19950601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 240 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo 240 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 240 Service Brakes, Electric

VOLVO 240 1990 Service Brakes, Electric Report #713737

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 1998.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC . I'M REPORTING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO (240 DL) BECAUSE I FEEL IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE CONTROLLER GOES OUT ON THESE VEHICLES THE CARS NO LONGER OPERATE, THUS CREATING A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS TRAVELING ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO 240 DL THROUGH 1988 UNTIL 1992. VOLVO HAS NOT RECALLED ANY OF THESE CARS OR CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, AND VOLVO IS PERFECTLY AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. SEVERAL MECHANICS AND RESEARCH HAVE INDICATED TO ME THAT THE EMISSIONS CONTROLLERS AND SUPPORTING DEVICES HAVE BEEN FAILING ON THESE CARS. THE PARTS ARE COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. MY LAST EMISSIONS REPAIRS HAVE COST ME $1100.00. FAILURE OF THE CONTROLLER PREVENTS THE CAR FROM OPERATING..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8844L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19901201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 240 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLVO 240 Seats

VOLVO 240 1990 Seats Report #881513

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEATS . WHILE SEATING IN DRIVER SEAT NOTICED SEAT ROCKING SOON AFTER WHEN SEAT BROKE IN HALF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in BAY HARBOR, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Exterior Lighting

VOLVO 240 1990 Exterior Lighting Report #561250

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH REAR TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRONT MARKER LIGHT, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MATERIALS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE VERY BRITTLE, CONSUMER STATES OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS HE HAS NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS, SURFACE DISTORTIONS, AND CLOUDING, ALSO WATER ENTERS THE LENS/REFELCTOR ASSEMBLIES AND HAS FURTHER AGGRAVATED THE PROBLEM BY INTRODUCING ROAD CONTAMINATES INTO THE LENS HOUSING, AS WELL AS CAUSING NUMERUS PREMATURE BULB FAILURES. *JB.Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper

VOLVO 240 1990 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper Report #8019118

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2002.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YZ1AA8846L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in PARIS, KY. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Master Cylinder

VOLVO 240 1990 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Master Cylinder Report #8019118

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2002.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER . WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YZ1AA8846L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in PARIS, KY. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum

VOLVO 240 1990 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Report #8019118

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2002.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YZ1AA8846L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in PARIS, KY. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 240 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10032134

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2003.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO REVERSE AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AA8853L1. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 240 Tires

VOLVO 240 1990 Tires Report #10433575

VOLVO 240 1990 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2011.VOLVO 240 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with TIRES . GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES FROM WALMART HAVE GONE OUT-OF-ROUND REPEATEDLY. THE MECHANICS AT ANOTHER TIRE SHOP SAY THEY SEE THIS ALL THE TIME WITH WALMART GOODYEARS. I GAVE UP ON WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS, SINCE THEY ALSO FAIL, AND I HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS AND A WIFE DRIVING THESE CARS WITH FAILING TIRES. I SACRIFICED THE WARRANTIES AND PUT KUMHOS ON THE CARS. I HAVE 6 VOLVO 240S AND ALL OF THEM HAVE HAD FAILURES OF WALMART TIRES. GOODYEAR, DOUGLAS AND UNIROYAL. 185 -70 - 14. IN EVERY CASE THE TIRES GO OUT-OF-ROUND AND CANNOT BE BALANCED. THEY WOBBLE AND SHAKE, BECAUSE OF BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS AND THE TREAD FACE, OR FLAT SPOTS IN THE TREAD FACE, WHERE THE BELTS OR BANDS INSIDE THE TIRE ARE SEPARATING AND THE TIRE STRUCTURE ITSELF IS FAILING. IN EVERY CASE THE TIRES ARE A FEW MONTHS OLD AND STILL HAVE THE BRAND NEW MOLD NIPPLES, AND THE TREAD DEPTH IS ALMOST BRAND NEW. I HAVE TAKEN THE CARS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT SHOPS AND NONE OF THEM NEEDED SUSPENSION PARTS OR ALIGNMENT - IT HAS BEEN TIRE FAILURE SHAKING THE CARS. I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 8 OF THESE TIRES FAIL IN THIS MANNER. *TR.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEV14H5HF. Volvo 240 1990 problem was reported in FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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