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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #971764

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 1995.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING MAJOR INTERNAL DAMAGE TO ENGINE; ACCORDING TO MANUAL, TIMING BELT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHANGED AT 60,000 MILES. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9507N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 Electrical System Ignition

VOLVO 960 1992 Electrical System Ignition Report #975081

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 1992.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . VEHICLE STALLS /VIBRATES IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JV1KS9506N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEA, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 19911216. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Volvo 960 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #803536

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 1996.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING, DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TIMMING BELT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK.Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in EULESS, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #819955

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE ENGINE BLOCK IS CRACKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAK OIL AND COOLANT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9509N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in LISLE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #527474

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 1997.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9500N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in POMPANO BE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #532411

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 1997.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND SMOKE POURED FROM FROM UNDER THE HOOD. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE INTACT MANIFOLD HAD BEEN FORCIBLY SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE, THE MAIN FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL DISTIBUTER WAS SEVERED, AND A CUP OR MORE OF FUEL LAY PUDDLED UNDER THE VEHICLE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in ELVERSON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 19950718. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO 960 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

VOLVO 960 1992 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #832355

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #706274

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . THE ORIGINAL CYLINDER BLOCK CRACKED IN THE SAME SPOT AS THE REPLACEMENT. VOLVO HAS TWO SERVICE BULLETINS ON REPLACING DEFECTIVE/DAMAGED CYCLINDER BLOCKS FOR THIS MODEL: 221943 MARCH 97 AND 221945 JUNE 97. VOLVO IS UNWILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR A POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9513N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in AZUSA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #782350

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE BLOCK LEAKS COOLANT TO THE OUTSIDE. AT FAILURE THE ESCAPING COOLANT PRODUCED SMOKE AND ENGINE OVERHEATES. YH .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9509N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was purchased on 19980905. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLVO 960 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

VOLVO 960 1992 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #718754

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2000.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . AFTER TURNING THE KEY SMOKE CAME UP FROM UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. IN SPITE OF TAKING THE KEY OUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. OCCASIONALLY THE ENGINED STOPPED, BUT THEN STARTED AGAIN. EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN UP IN FLAMES. I WANT TO REPORT THIS AND FOUND OUT IF THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9505N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19911201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo 960 1992 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO 960 Electrical System Ignition Switch

VOLVO 960 1992 Electrical System Ignition Switch Report #719576

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2000.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH . AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION CAR WHEN UP IN FLAMES. VOLVO CLAIMS THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS950N00. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19911201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #861351

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK.Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in TUCKER, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #722406

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 07/11/99 DRIVING THE VOLVO +/-40 MPH - NOT UNDER LOAD - & ENGINE QUIT - METAL ON METAL NOISE - PULLED OFF ROADWAY & CALLED A WRECKER. TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN 1,250 MILES SHORT OF NEXT CHANGE. CALLED VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA - THEY STATED IT WAS A MATTER BTWN ME & DEALER WHO LAST CHANGED THE TIMING BELT. THIS DEALER (SONNY KING VOLVO, BIRMINGHAN, AL) IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS - BUT WORK ORDER SHOWED NO EVIDENCE THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED - EVEN THOUGH THE CHARGE FOR SERVICE WAS EXACTLY WHAT THE SERVICE MANAGER QUOTED ME FOR A BELT REPLACEMENT & THE REST OF THE 60,000 MILE SERVICE. I PAID FOR THE MAINTENANCE - IT WAS NEVER RENDERED. VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA STATED "IT'S A LICK ON YOU FOR NOT READING YOUR SERVICE ORDER." I PAID $2,300 FOR A COMPLETE NEW HEAD & REPLACEMENT COSTS. GOT THE CAR BACK IN THE FALL, DROVE IT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND IT STARTED SPRAYING OIL ALL OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER WHO DID THE HEAD REPLACEMENT TOOK THE CAR BACK - DID SOME REPAIR, AT NO COST & RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITHIN A WEEK. THE CAR NEVER RAN CORRECTLY AND LOST COOLANT EVERYTIME IT WAS DRIVEN. IN NOVEMBER OF 1999 - IT GOT SO IT REQUIRED MORE COOLANT THAN FUEL SO I GARAGED THE CAR UNTIL I HAD TIME TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BY ANOTHER VOLVO SHOP. USED THE VEHICLE FOR SHORT (AROUND TOWN) TRIPS - IN FEBRUARY - I NOTICED IT WAS TAKING ON MORE THAN A GALLON OF WATER TO DRIVE 16 MILES TO WORK & BACK - HAD THE VOLVO TRAILERED BACK TO THE VOLVO SHOP THAT CHANGED THE HEAD - WAS INFORMED THE ALUMINUM BLOCK HAD CRACKED AND NOW I NEED TO COME UP WITH $7,200 (ROUGHLY) FOR A NEW BLOCK. I CAN GET IT DOWN TO +/- $4,000 TO GET A USED ENGINE. VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA AGAIN NOTIFIED AND THEIR RESPONSE TO MY WIFE WAS, "YOU WERE LUCKY TO GET 100,000 MILES OUT OF THE CAR. WE DON'T MAKE THAT MODEL ANYMORE. THIS PROBLEM IS BETWEEN YOU AND THE DEALER THAT CHANGED THE HEAD." *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in BARRE, VT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19921101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #724422

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE TIMING BELT ON THIS VEHICLE WAS REPLACED AT 60000 MILES SERVICE. THE SERVICE INVOICE STATES "REPLACE TIMING BELT AND INSTALL DAMPER. R/R TIMING BELT AND DAMPER AS PER BULLETIN" NOW LESS THAN 30,000 MILES LATER THE TIMING BELT HAS BROKEN WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $ 3000. WHAT IS THE BULLETIN THEY REFER TO??? IS THERE AN IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT REPLACED PER THE BULLETIN??? WHAT IS THE PROBLEM THAT NECESSITATED THE BULLETIN IN THE FIRST PLACE??? NOTE THAT SERVICE BULLETIN 2003 REGARDING THIS VEHICLE REFERS TO ENGINE REPLACEMENTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND CALLS FOR REPLACEMENT WITH A 1995 ENGINE INCORPORATING A WIDER TIMING BELT...... IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY TIMING BELT OR ASSEMBLY THAT WOULD CAUSE REPEATED FAILURES??? ALSO...THE EXHAUST PIPE REPEATEDLY COMES APART AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. A FRIEND HAS THE SAME MODEL VOLVO...SAME EXHAUST PIPE PROBLEM. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19920601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #724422

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE TIMING BELT ON THIS VEHICLE WAS REPLACED AT 60000 MILES SERVICE. THE SERVICE INVOICE STATES "REPLACE TIMING BELT AND INSTALL DAMPER. R/R TIMING BELT AND DAMPER AS PER BULLETIN" NOW LESS THAN 30,000 MILES LATER THE TIMING BELT HAS BROKEN WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $ 3000. WHAT IS THE BULLETIN THEY REFER TO??? IS THERE AN IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT REPLACED PER THE BULLETIN??? WHAT IS THE PROBLEM THAT NECESSITATED THE BULLETIN IN THE FIRST PLACE??? NOTE THAT SERVICE BULLETIN 2003 REGARDING THIS VEHICLE REFERS TO ENGINE REPLACEMENTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND CALLS FOR REPLACEMENT WITH A 1995 ENGINE INCORPORATING A WIDER TIMING BELT...... IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY TIMING BELT OR ASSEMBLY THAT WOULD CAUSE REPEATED FAILURES??? ALSO...THE EXHAUST PIPE REPEATEDLY COMES APART AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. A FRIEND HAS THE SAME MODEL VOLVO...SAME EXHAUST PIPE PROBLEM. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19920601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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VOLVO 960 Steering

VOLVO 960 1992 Steering Report #553584

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 1999.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with STEERING . WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED AND RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE ROAD BARRIER. *MJS.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9503N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in JERSEY CIT, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #735829

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 1998.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE BLOCK BEGAN LEAKING FIRST COOLANT AND THEN OIL DIRECTLY THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK JUST BELOW THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DESPITE EFFORTS TO PLUG THE LEAK, IT BECAME SO LARGE, A GALLON EVERY 10 MILTES, THAT THE ENGINE BECAME UNUSABLE. WE HAD TO REPLAC. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in ELVERSON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 19950701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #557452

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . THE ALUMINUM ALLOY IN THE BLOCK FAILED RESULTING IN A LINE OF PINHOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK WHICH CAUSED LOW COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR, THE LEAK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE A GALLON OF COOLANT EVERY TEN MILES CAUSING THE RADIATOR TO BOIL RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE, OIL WAS ALSO LEAKING FROM BLOCK PARALLEL TO THOSE BLEEDING COOLANT. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9501N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in ELVERSON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 19950717. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo 960 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #564938

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TIMING BELT FAILED, DEALER REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, DRIVE BELT, CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND HAD TO REBUILD THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH NEW VALVES. *SLC *MJ *DT PH (DAUGHTER LUCY PICARDI ON BEHALF OF MOTHER) *JB *CB .Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9509N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in PORT WASHINGTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: HASSEL MOTORS VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 516-378-6300 . DEALER'S CITY: FREEPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11520 .
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VOLVO 960 Tires Tread/belt

VOLVO 960 1992 Tires Tread/belt Report #767631

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . PROBLEM CONSISTED OF TREAD SEPARATION DESPITE PROPER INFLATION OF 40 PSI AND MAINTAINING 50 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT. IN CONTACTING LOCAL FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE DEALER TO CLAIM A REPLACEMENT BY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY FOR THIS VEHICLE SAFETY ITEM, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE OFFICIAL DECISION FROM 'HEADQUARTERS' WAS THAT MY WARRANTY CLAIM WOULD NOT BE HONORED DUE TO THE TIRE BEING "IN A HOT TRUNK FOR TEN YEARS". IF THIS IS THE OFFICIAL STANCE OF FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE THEY SHOULD PROVIDE A WRITTEN NOTICE TO ALL AFFECTED EARLY MODEL VOLVO OWNERS WITH THIS SPARE TIRE THAT THEIR TIRES HAVE A 'SHELF LIFE' AND NEED TO BE DISCARDED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME DESPITE NO OUTWARD SIGNS TO THE CONTRARY. THIS SPARE TIRE HAS SEEN LIMITED USE AS CAN BE SEEN BY THE DEPTH OF THE TREAD AND IS NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF 'DRY ROT'. IN FACT, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN COATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE THAT HAS LEFT THE TIRE'S EXTERIOR FLEXIBLE AND FREE OF ANY CRACKS OR OUTWARD SIGNS OF AGING. FOR YOUR REFERENCE, THE ENTIRE DOT CODE ON THE TIRE'S SIDE WALL IS WF P7 B2E T441 AND THERE IS A NOTATION THAT THE TIRE WAS MADE IN SPAIN. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE NHTSA WITH PHOTOS OF THE TIRE IN QUESTION VIA E-MAIL OR SHIP YOU THE ACTUAL TIRE FOR YOUR INDEPTH EXAMINATION IF PROVIDED A FED-EX OR UPS ACCOUNT NUMBER AND A SHIPPING ADDRESS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH ANY ADDITONAL INFORMATION OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. I WILL BE E-MAILING THE NHTSA WEBMASTER A TRANSCRIPT OF THE E-MAIL COMMUNICATION THAT HAS BEEN CIRCULATED BETWEEN FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE, VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KS9502N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo 960 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO 960 Electrical System

VOLVO 960 1992 Electrical System Report #10168038

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2006.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1992 960 STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A JERKING MOTION BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE PARKING. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE BATTERY DIED IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 1 DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE CIRCUIT FOR THE POWER WINDOWS AND SHIFTLOCK CIRCUIT. *NM .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9504N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in SEABROOK, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19930424. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO 960 1992 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10168038

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2006.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 1992 960 STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A JERKING MOTION BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE PARKING. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE BATTERY DIED IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 1 DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE CIRCUIT FOR THE POWER WINDOWS AND SHIFTLOCK CIRCUIT. *NM .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9504N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in SEABROOK, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19930424. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO 960 Electrical System

VOLVO 960 1992 Electrical System Report #10169114

VOLVO 960 1992 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2006.VOLVO 960 1992, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1992 VOLVO 960 SERIES STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS ALSO CEASED FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. *KB THE VEHICLE JERKED PRIOR TO STALLING. THE VEHICLE BATTERY WOULD GO DEAD IF PARKED ONE DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1KW9504N0. Volvo 960 1992 problem was reported in SEABROOK, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030424. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO . DEALER'S CITY: SILVER SPRING .
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