1992 VOLVO 240

0 recalls — 29 complaints — 94 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

29 total complaints 8 crashes 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
TIRES2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT1
TIRES:SIDEWALL Feb 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 VOLVO 240 EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING S TIRES, SIZE: 185/70R14 (NA). WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFLATED AND THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED A PLASTIC FUEL LINE (PART NUMBER: 3547865) BUT THE COMPONENT FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE ADVISED THAT HE CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD RETURN HIS CALL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE SITTING THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING.*JB CONSUMER STATED THAT DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE CLIMBED OVER THE PARKING LOT BUMPER RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM, LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT, STABILIZER BAR AND BOTH STABILIZER LINKS. IN THE LAST INCID... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION/PARKING BRAKE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN CONSUMER IS IN VEHICLE THERE IS A REMINDER OF VEHICLE'S SAFETY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKCONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SAFETY INTERLOCK CABLE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT PUTTING THE TRANS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION/PARKING BRAKE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN CONSUMER IS IN VEHICLE THERE IS A REMINDER OF VEHICLE'S SAFETY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKCONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SAFETY INTERLOCK CABLE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT PUTTING THE TRANS... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION/PARKING BRAKE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN CONSUMER IS IN VEHICLE THERE IS A REMINDER OF VEHICLE'S SAFETY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKCONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SAFETY INTERLOCK CABLE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT PUTTING THE TRANS... Read more
TIRES Aug 29, 2001
Incident date: Jul 25, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. TWO HOLES WERE IN TIRE ALONG THE SEAM WHERE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. TIRE MELTED ON RIM AND A BLOW TORCH HAD TO BE USED TO REMOVE TIRE FROM RIM. SIZE P195/70R14/90SMTS. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *YH
TIRES Aug 29, 2001
Incident date: Jul 25, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. TWO HOLES WERE IN TIRE ALONG THE SEAM WHERE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. TIRE MELTED ON RIM AND A BLOW TORCH HAD TO BE USED TO REMOVE TIRE FROM RIM. SIZE P195/70R14/90SMTS. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Nov 24, 1993
THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SHUTS DOWN, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS (IDLE SPEED MOTOR,VALVE AND THROTTLE BODY) WHICH HAVE TO NOT REMEDIED THE STALLING PROBLEMS. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Nov 24, 1993
THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SHUTS DOWN, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS (IDLE SPEED MOTOR,VALVE AND THROTTLE BODY) WHICH HAVE TO NOT REMEDIED THE STALLING PROBLEMS. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Nov 24, 1993
THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SHUTS DOWN, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS (IDLE SPEED MOTOR,VALVE AND THROTTLE BODY) WHICH HAVE TO NOT REMEDIED THE STALLING PROBLEMS. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Nov 24, 1993
THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SHUTS DOWN, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS (IDLE SPEED MOTOR,VALVE AND THROTTLE BODY) WHICH HAVE TO NOT REMEDIED THE STALLING PROBLEMS. *MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE DISENGAGES FROM 4TH GEAR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jan 16, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Apr 7, 1998
AIR BAG COMPUTER PART FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 16, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 2, 1996
Incident date: Dec 26, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN HEAD ON COLLISION. *DSH
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
BUMPER COLLAPSED IN MINOR COLLOSION. *SD
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 16, 1996
Incident date: Dec 26, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT 12/26/95 AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Jan 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED, THEY COMPLETELY CAME APART. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 1, 1995
Incident date: Sep 18, 1995
INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Oct 31, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE OF BRAKE PADS. TT
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES Sep 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS, REPLACED FRONT PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 25, 1992
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AW
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
AXLEL SNAPPED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/SKIDDED ACROSS HIGHWAY, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A STONE WALL. *AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Feb 7, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
IGNITION KEY WILL RELEASE WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN PARK IN AUTO TRANSMISION. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Jan 24, 1995
Incident date: Dec 23, 1993
IN 12:00 POSITION AT 30MPH HAD ACCIDENT AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.DUE TO DESIGN OF SENSOR LOCATION. TT
Crash 4 injured

EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 VOLVO 240

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 23.0 20.0 Regular $3,000
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,850

CO2 Emissions: 444.4 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 VOLVO 240

94 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT27
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL17
200000 WHEELS10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY9
150000 SEAT BELTS5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE5
201000 WHEELS:RIM1
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2020-06-2 Jul 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 14, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
SMB00 438 2019-0 Aug 23, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
SMB00 108 2019-0 Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 108C 2019- Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 006 2019-0 Aug 12, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes.
SPJ34864 2 0-201 Jun 5, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t
PB77-006-2019-05 May 7, 2019
200000 WHEELS
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
ST-001-2019-03-0 Mar 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
PB00-013-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
PB77-006-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019
200000 WHEELS
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB77-006-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
190000 TIRES
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
ST002 Jul 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
SMB00-071-2018-0 May 11, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SMB00-071 May 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 20, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 20, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 7, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 7, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
ST-111A Nov 4, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
ST-111A Nov 4, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017
143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017
282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017
340000 COMMUNICATION
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
PB77-017-2017-06 Jun 28, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SMB00-325-2017-0 Jun 8, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
PB77-017.1 May 24, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-006 May 19, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB77-006 May 19, 2017
200000 WHEELS
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB77-017 May 17, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SMB88-001A May 17, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
TJ19245.1.10-201 Mar 18, 2017
010000 STEERING
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
ST-160-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
ST-001-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Special Tool List
ST-111A-2017-02- Feb 28, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
SMB00-003-2017-0 Feb 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
SMB00-199-2017-0 Jan 14, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts
PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 21, 2016
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 9, 2016
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 9, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SPJ3176020 Jul 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In
SMB00-325 Jun 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
*No Description
SMB-00-353 Jun 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will b
SMB88-001A Jun 3, 2016
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat Belt Extender
SMB88-001A Jun 3, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Seat Belt Extender
PB77-006 May 23, 2016
201000 WHEELS:RIM
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB77-006 May 23, 2016
200000 WHEELS
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLVO 240

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP89010 Opened: Jun 28, 1989 — Closed: Nov 16, 1989
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
DP89009 Opened: Jun 13, 1989 — Closed: Oct 18, 1989
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1985
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY

VOLVO 240 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 240 across all model years (1975–1986).

3 Total Recalls
186 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
37 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 240 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1994 0 2 View
1993 0 16 View
1992 (current) 0 29
1991 0 19 View
1990 0 26 View
1989 0 19 View
1988 0 12 View
1987 0 8 View
1986 1 29 View
1985 1 8 View
1984 0 5 View
1983 0 9 View
1982 0 2 View
1980 0 1 View
1976 0 1 View
1975 1 0 View

Other VOLVO Models

Model Recalls Complaints
VNL 232 176 View
VHD 192 20 View
VNM 142 13 View
VN 125 150 View
S60 122 1,657 View
XC60 121 864 View
XC90 113 2,165 View
V70 92 1,181 View