1985 VOLVO 240 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 VOLVO 240
The 1985 VOLVO 240 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 VOLVO 240, potentially affecting up to 89,587 vehicles.
Recall 86V129000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 89,587 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 VOLVO 240
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 VOLVO 240. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
POOR WIRE INSULATION FOR ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CRUMBLES AWAY.
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
RADIATOR FAILURE.
TURBO-CHARGER FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1985 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 VOLVO 240 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 VOLVO 240
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1985 VOLVO 240. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-071 — EQUIPMENT
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 VOLVO 240.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 240
- 1980 VOLVO 240 — 1 complaint
- 1982 VOLVO 240 — 2 complaints
- 1983 VOLVO 240 — 9 complaints
- 1984 VOLVO 240 — 5 complaints
- 1985 VOLVO 240 (current)
- 1986 VOLVO 240 — 29 complaints
- 1987 VOLVO 240 — 8 complaints
- 1988 VOLVO 240 — 12 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 240 — 19 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 240 — 26 complaints
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