Volvo 940 1991
Model 940 made in 1991 by Volvo got 11 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and seats. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has one 2.3l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 900814 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 900918 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 900918 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 900814 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 900918 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 900918 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V010000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 19286 | 03/01/1991 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 01/08/1991 | 01/22/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank sending unit (fuel pump).vehicle dscription: passenger cars equipped with 80 liter fuel tanks. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V075000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 01/01/1985 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 485 | 05/13/1991 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/06/1991 | 05/15/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 inadvertant release of the safety belt occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belts for auxiliary seats.vehicle description: station wagons. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 2/28/922X | 02/01/1997 | 51062 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1-4-4 in ignition control module (icm), rex-i. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| DCS 2303 | 10/01/1995 | 3/20/95 | 46376 | 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. | 04/25/1996 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 921 | 10/01/1995 | 46381 | 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. | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA94015 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/20/1994 | 10/12/1994 | INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS | 94V185000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE93095 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/23/1993 | 04/20/1994 | INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
| 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 | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Air bag did not deploy in the accident. *ak consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is unable to receive recall repair (97v-166) due to scheduling problems and inability to get vehicle to dealership. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/08/2005 | 118000 | 1 | 09/24/2005 |
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 11/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Electrical box in seat shorted, causing fire. *dsh | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 01/05/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Drivers seat warming element shorted, causing fire. | |||
| 02/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Seat heater element caught fire. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hatchback closes without warning, due to worn out hydraulic cylinders. *dsh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| While driving and slowing down, suddenly the idle speed drop so low where it will choke up. dealer contacted.*jb | |||