1987 VOLVO 780 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 VOLVO 780
The 1987 VOLVO 780 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 VOLVO 780, potentially affecting up to 9,684 vehicles.
Recall 97V166000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 9,684 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 VOLVO 780
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 VOLVO 780. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PARKED VEHICLE OVERNIGHT, NEXT MORNING CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE; PASSENGER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY HEATING ELEMENT. *AK *SLC
THE GAS TANK HAS RUPTURED BECAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT IS TOO CLOSE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Safety Rating for the 1987 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 VOLVO 780 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 VOLVO 780
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1987 VOLVO 780. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-006-2018-0 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 VOLVO 780
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 780
- 1987 VOLVO 780 (current)
- 1988 VOLVO 780 — 5 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 780 — 4 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 780 — 1 complaint
- 1991 VOLVO 780 — 3 complaints
- 1992 VOLVO 780 — 0 complaints
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