1991 VOLVO 940
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 13 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.
91V010000 Jan 8, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
Consequence
FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 91V010000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
May 2, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN, SUDDENLY THE IDLE SPEED DROP SO LOW WHERE IT WILL CHOKE UP. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 24, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL 91V010000, BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMAS MENTIONED IN RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AIR BAGS
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2001
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE AIRBAG SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE CAN FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEREBY DISABLING THE AIRBAG. IN OTHER WORDS, THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY DEVICE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 21, 1999
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR (97V-166) DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS AND INABILITY TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Mar 19, 1998
Incident date: Mar 12, 1998
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR (SRS LIGHT) WAS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSORS WERE GONE. TO REPLACE THE PART IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1,100 PLUS $200 TO INSTALL. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 5, 1996
DRIVERS SEAT WARMING ELEMENT SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1996
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Crash
1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Nov 18, 1995
ELECTRICAL BOX IN SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
HATCHBACK CLOSES WITHOUT WARNING, DUE TO WORN OUT HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. *DSH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
SEAT HEATER ELEMENT CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 VOLVO 940
13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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SPJ3176020
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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SMB-00-353
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355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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150000 SEAT BELTS
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356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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PB77-006
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200000 WHEELS
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201000 WHEELS:RIM
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2/28/922X
Feb 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1-4-4 IN IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM), REX-I. *TW
DCS 2303
Oct 1, 1995
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TECH DCS GRAM SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ISSUE DATED 3/20/95. HALIFAX BUILT 940S (PLANT CODE 3), DID NOT HAVE THE NOISE/VIBRATION DAMPER INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM NOISE/VIBRATION.
921
Oct 1, 1995
220000 SEATS
NOISE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE LEGROOM ADJUSTMENT LATCH (TRIGGER ARM) PRESSING AGAINST METAL. NOISE CAN ALSO BE CAUSED BY RUDDING BETWEEN PLASTIC PROTECTORS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACER SCREW.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO 940
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE97047
Opened: Oct 29, 1997 , Closed: Apr 21, 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
VOLVO 940 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO 940 across all model years (1991, 1993).
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Total Recalls
138
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
42
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths