1991 VOLVO 740

1 recalls, 24 complaints - 95 TSBs

91V075000 May 6, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
485 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

24 total complaints 8 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL6
AIR BAGS3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP1
AIR BAGS Mar 15, 2016
Incident date: Mar 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 740GL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH ARMS, THE LEFT SHOULDER, AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH AIR BAG DEBRIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 6, 2005
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
DT: THE OWNER TRIED TO PARK CAR AND WAS SLOWY GOING INTO THE PARKING SPACE. ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR ACCERELATED AND IT CRASHED INTO A WALL OF A BUILDING. THEN, CAR SMOKED. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES . BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF THE OWNER WAS GOING 1-2 MPH. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED THE OWNER'S... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Apr 5, 2005
Incident date: Mar 27, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES ARM, CHEST, AND FACE INJURIES. *AK
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 16, 2004
Incident date: Mar 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND AFTER 60 SECONDS THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: Jun 3, 2003
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS BROKE FROM THE ANCHORING AT THE BOTTOM DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON. *AK *CB *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Oct 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD STOP ON A TRAFIC LIGHT AND THEN BEARLY REALESED THE BRAKE PAD AND INPACTED THE FRONT VEHICLE THAT LET THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. MANUFACTOR WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE RETRAINT SYSTEM PERFORM PROPERLY AND THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF PRIOR ACCIDENT THAT IT WAS DONE SIX YEARS B... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: May 16, 2000
IN MAY 2000, I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR EITHER NOT STARTING, AND IF IT DID START IT WOULD STALL AT ANY TIME. THIS SEEMS SIMULAR TO THE INCIDENT WITH THE RECENT COURT ORDERED RECALL OF THE FORD VEHICLE WITH THE FAULTY IGNITION UNIT WHICH CAUSES THE CARS TO STALL AT ANY TIME. IN MY SITUATION, I WAS ... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
I TOOK MY CAR IN WHEN THE RED LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FOR AIR BAG LIGHTS COMING ON. THE FAIRFAX VOVLO DEALER ESTIMATED MY REPAIRS TO BE $1400.00. I FIND THIS OUTRAGEOUS, THE PART ALONE WAS $1100. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND OR IS THIS A ONE TIME CASE. I WILL ALSO SEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
AIR BAGS Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
AIR BAG MALFUNCTONED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. YH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
STEERING PUMP WAS BROKEN. YH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Dec 14, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED INJURY TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). MJS
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A STOP LIGHT THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON.CONSUMER CONTACTED AN INDEPENDENT VOLVE SERVICE CENTER, AND HAD IT DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILURE OF THE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 4, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
VEHICLE WA SIN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT DIDN'T INFLATE. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 11, 1999
Incident date: Apr 27, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 5 MPH . AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 25, 1998
SRS LIGHT INDICATES NOT FUNCTIONAL. IN ADDITION, CENTER/REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER OVER MALE PORTION OF LATCH CONTINUALLY COMES OFF, CAUSING AN INSIDE PART TO FALL OUT.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Apr 25, 1998
SRS LIGHT INDICATES NOT FUNCTIONAL. IN ADDITION, CENTER/REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER OVER MALE PORTION OF LATCH CONTINUALLY COMES OFF, CAUSING AN INSIDE PART TO FALL OUT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
WATER PUMP FAILED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 27, 1996
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN FRONT AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED HALF OF THE WAY AND THEN IT BURNT WITHOUT INFLATING ALL THE WAY.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1994
ASK FOR EXT. 148. HEAD ON ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT WAS ACTIVE. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Mar 27, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR STARTED SMOKING PULL OVER CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
WHEN DRIVING COMING TO A STOP AND START BACK UP CAR ACCELERATED THERE IS NO BRAKE. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
WHEN DRIVING COMING TO A STOP AND START BACK UP CAR ACCELERATED THERE IS NO BRAKE. TT
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 VOLVO 740

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,800

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 VOLVO 740

95 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT26
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL17
200000 WHEELS10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY9
150000 SEAT BELTS5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE5
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR2
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
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
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
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
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
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
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.
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.
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
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
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
SMB00-006-2018-0 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SMB88-001A May 17, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
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.
SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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 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 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.
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.
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Seat Belt Extender
SMB88-001A Jun 3, 2016
150000 SEAT BELTS
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
GRP87/930 Mar 1, 1993
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
REPLACEMENT OF BLOWER MOTOR. *TW
GRP87/729 Jan 1, 1993
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
NEW FAN HOUSING MODIFICATION FOR EARLIER TYPE BLOWER MOTOR. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO 740

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

PE96019 Opened: Mar 4, 1996 , Closed: May 21, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BATTERY CABLE SHORT
BATTERY CABLES MAY SUFFER INSULATION DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT IN A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

VOLVO 740 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 740 across all model years (1985, 1991).

16 Total Recalls
199 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
38 Reported Crashes
42 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 740 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 1 View
2000 0 3 View
1998 0 2 View
1995 0 1 View
1993 0 2 View
1992 0 8 View
1991 (current) 1 24
1990 2 55 View
1989 1 50 View
1988 2 16 View
1987 3 16 View
1986 4 11 View
1985 3 10 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