Volvo 240 1985
Model 240 made in 1985 by Volvo got 8 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.1, ffs,trbo, 2.1, ffs,trbo ca model.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1, (FFS,TRBO) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.1, (FFS,TRBO) CA model | 4 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.1, (FFS,TRBO) | 4 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V129000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 89587 | 10/27/1986 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 09/15/1986 | 09/18/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the event of a low speed frontal impact, engine movement could cause the throttle cable sleeve to be pulled out of the adjusting fitting and not return to its original position or idle position. consequence of defect: if this occurs an increase in engine speed would result, making car difficult to control in a post collision environment, which can cause more serious damage and/or injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle cable assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars with b230f engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE86050 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/28/1986 | 10/01/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | 86V129000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP89009 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/13/1989 | 10/18/1989 | FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY | ||
| Fuel system reliability | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Poor wire insulation for engine wire harness crumbles away. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 188192 | 8 | |
| Following multiple breakdowns failed insulation on exposed electrical wires in close proximity to the fuel injection system and alternator were found. i believe this to be a dangerous situation which could lead to fire and have taken the car off the road pending repair. i searched google for volvo bad wiring and came up with many hits. this appears to be a safety related design fault related to the type of wire used only in certain years in the early 1980's. earlier and later cars seem to be ok. it seems the wire is not heat resistent. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Radiator failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Turbo-charger failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Replaced brake pad. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Replaced brake rotor. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| While backing out, with foot applied to brake, without pressing gas, suddenly engine surged then accelerated out of control, hitting a house, in reverse. *ak | |||