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Volvo 740 1998 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLVO 740 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO 740 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #705155

VOLVO 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 740 1998, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE CAR EXPERIENCES AN UNSAFE VIBRATION WHICH IS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. TIRES AND WHEELS ARE NOT THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION OCCURS BETWEEN 35 MPH AND 45 MPH UNDER LIGHT STEADY THROTTLE OR DECELERATION. THE SHUDDER BEGINS IN THE PEDALS, PROGRESSES TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR BEGINS TO RESONATE. THIS IS NOTICED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE (4TH) AROUND 1600 RPM. IN 3RD THE VIBRATION IS PRESENT AROUND 1800 RPM TO 2100 RPM AND SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. IN LOW GEAR NO VIBRATION IS FELT AT ANY ROAD OR ENGINE SPEED. I FEEL THE SHUDDERING THAT OCCURS IS SERIOUS ENOUGH THAT LOSS OF CONTROL IS POSSIBLE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1LW5340W2. Volvo 740 1998 problem was reported in LACEY, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 740 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo 740 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 740 Vehicle Speed Control Linkages

VOLVO 740 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Linkages Report #876785

VOLVO 740 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2000.VOLVO 740 1998, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES . VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER SHIFING INTO DRIVE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF AND STRIKE A BUILDING. NO INJURY REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1FX8844K2. Volvo 740 1998 problem was reported in STAMFORD, CT. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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