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VOLVO 760 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #965912

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 1995.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, IT ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YB1GA8742L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in WINTER PARK, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #489061

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Dec 14, 1993.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479611) *SKD.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8759L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in NEW BEDFOR, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Air Bags Frontal

VOLVO 760 1990 Air Bags Frontal Report #970766

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 1995.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA874XL0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in RANDOLPH, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #984979

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 1996.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . AFTER ENGAGING IN REVERSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #504594

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1993.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE SURGED TWICE. *DSH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8747L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in ROCK HILL, SC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Parking Brake

VOLVO 760 1990 Parking Brake Report #515237

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 1996.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . SEPARATION OF PARKING BRAKE PAD AND SHOE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 30-35 MPH..0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8741L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in RHINEBECK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900905. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 760 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo 760 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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VOLVO 760 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #538731

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 1998.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE THRUSTED FORWARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8746L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in SAINT MATT, KY. Vehicle was purchased on 19970801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #835915

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 1999.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, AND WHEN CONSUMER PUT KEY INTO IGNITION AND TURNED SWITCH, VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND KNOCKING VEHICLE OUT OF THE WAY. CONSUMER KEPT STEERING VEHICLE AROUND WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. IT KEPT ACCELERATING AND THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA874XL0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

VOLVO 760 1990 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #842566

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 1999.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in WELLINGTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Air Bags Frontal

VOLVO 760 1990 Air Bags Frontal Report #842566

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 1999.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in WELLINGTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 1990 Air Bags Frontal Report #842566

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 1999.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in WELLINGTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO 760 1990 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #8022279

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2002.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE GEAR ,VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED. RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. PLEASE MORE DETAILS. MR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8755L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #769366

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2002.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON BRAKES, CHANGE FROM PARK TO REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, BRAKE NOT SEEM TO STOP, STOPPED BY WALL AND TREE. DT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8755L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo 760 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO 760 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO 760 1990 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10004024

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO REVERSE HITTING A TREE, A CURB, AND FINALLY STOPPING IN A JACUZZI. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *JG.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA8755L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20021105. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo 760 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. Volvo 760 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 760 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

VOLVO 760 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump Report #10050538

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2003.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK FUEL SPILLED OUT. RECALL 91V010000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS MODEL/MAKE/YEAR; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK.Mileage was 119000 miles. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in PLAIN DEALING, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 760 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO 760 1990 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10429979

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2011.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT WITH THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO EXPLAINABLE REASON FOR THE MALFUNCTION, BUT IT WAS BIZARRE TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HIS HOME AND MY CAR, BUT LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. MY HUSBAND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR NECK INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAR IS NOW IN A WRECKING YARD. WE BOUGHT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE BECAUSE OF IT'S SAFETY RATING AND WELL DOCUMENTED MAINTENANCE RECORDS, BUT AFTER THIS PROBLEM, I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER VOLVO. UPON RESEARCH (AFTER THE ACCIDENT) , I DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS EXACT SCENARIO...ENGAGING IN REVERSE AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION OCCURRING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. *KB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA6943L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in BURNET, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo 760 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO 760 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO 760 1990 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10429979

VOLVO 760 1990 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2011.VOLVO 760 1990, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT WITH THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO EXPLAINABLE REASON FOR THE MALFUNCTION, BUT IT WAS BIZARRE TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HIS HOME AND MY CAR, BUT LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. MY HUSBAND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR NECK INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAR IS NOW IN A WRECKING YARD. WE BOUGHT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE BECAUSE OF IT'S SAFETY RATING AND WELL DOCUMENTED MAINTENANCE RECORDS, BUT AFTER THIS PROBLEM, I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER VOLVO. UPON RESEARCH (AFTER THE ACCIDENT) , I DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS EXACT SCENARIO...ENGAGING IN REVERSE AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION OCCURRING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. *KB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1GA6943L0. Volvo 760 1990 problem was reported in BURNET, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo 760 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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