1987 VOLVO 240 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 VOLVO 240
The 1987 VOLVO 240 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 VOLVO 240
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 VOLVO 240. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 VOLVO 240
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 VOLVO 240. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURE PARTS (NON-COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS CRASH AVOIDANCE - STANDARD NO. 108 IN PART 571). THESE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURES (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1987 VOLVO 240 WAGON. NOTE THESE SAME LAMP FIXTURES ARE USED IN VARIOUS TRUCKS AND RVS. BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND VERSIONS OF THESE NEW PARTS LACKED MUCH OF THE SILVER REFLECTIVE COATING AROUND THE BULB AREA, SUGGESTING THIS IS RECURRING QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM. JPEG PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST SHOWING HEADLAMP LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE UNSILVERED PARTS OF THE REFLECTORS. SO MUCH SILVER COATING IS MISSING FROM THE LEFT SIDE FIXTURE, THE UNLIT HEADLIGHT BULB CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE REFLECTOR! THE PARTS ARE LABELED ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE LENS AS "DJAUTO MVV111-C1RO (FOR RIGHT SIDE OR C1LO FOR THE LEFT SIDE) 14V 7H DOT SAE HR00" WITH "HB1" IN THE UPPER OUTSIDE CORNERS. THESE PARTS WERE PURCHASED FROM LAMPSANDLENSES - MVP IMPORTS, LLC - FRANK'S FOREIGN AUTO, 595 VALLEY STREET, ORANGE, NJ 07050, TEL # 973-674-2254 ON 10/22/09. A COPY OF THE RECEIPT IS AVAILABLE. NOTE PARTS ARRIVED IN UNLABELED PLAIN BROWN BOXES AND COST $69.99 EACH OR $139.98 TOTAL. *TR
DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURE PARTS (NON-COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS CRASH AVOIDANCE - STANDARD NO. 108 IN PART 571). THESE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURES (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1987 VOLVO 240 WAGON. NOTE THESE SAME LAMP FIXTURES ARE USED IN VARIOUS TRUCKS AND RVS. BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND VERSIONS OF THESE NEW PARTS LACKED MUCH OF THE SILVER REFLECTIVE COATING AROUND THE BULB AREA, SUGGESTING THIS IS RECURRING QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM. JPEG PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST SHOWING HEADLAMP LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE UNSILVERED PARTS OF THE REFLECTORS. SO MUCH SILVER COATING IS MISSING FROM THE LEFT SIDE FIXTURE, THE UNLIT HEADLIGHT BULB CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE REFLECTOR! THE PARTS ARE LABELED ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE LENS AS "DJAUTO MVV111-C1RO (FOR RIGHT SIDE OR C1LO FOR THE LEFT SIDE) 14V 7H DOT SAE HR00" WITH "HB1" IN THE UPPER OUTSIDE CORNERS. THESE PARTS WERE PURCHASED FROM LAMPSANDLENSES - MVP IMPORTS, LLC - FRANK'S FOREIGN AUTO, 595 VALLEY STREET, ORANGE, NJ 07050, TEL # 973-674-2254 ON 10/22/09. A COPY OF THE RECEIPT IS AVAILABLE. NOTE PARTS ARRIVED IN UNLABELED PLAIN BROWN BOXES AND COST $69.99 EACH OR $139.98 TOTAL. *TR
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS DETERIORATING EXPOSING BARE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE.
METAL FATIGUE, CAUSING DOOR TO BREAK AWAY FROM HINGE. VOLVO REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT RELIABILITY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 VOLVO 240 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 VOLVO 240
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1987 VOLVO 240. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-071-2017-0 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SMB-00-353 — 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 be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist...
SMB88-001A — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Seat Belt Extender
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 VOLVO 240
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 240
- 1982 VOLVO 240 — 2 complaints
- 1983 VOLVO 240 — 9 complaints
- 1984 VOLVO 240 — 5 complaints
- 1985 VOLVO 240 — 8 complaints
- 1986 VOLVO 240 — 29 complaints
- 1987 VOLVO 240 (current)
- 1988 VOLVO 240 — 12 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 240 — 19 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 240 — 26 complaints
- 1991 VOLVO 240 — 19 complaints
- 1992 VOLVO 240 — 29 complaints
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