1991 VOLVO 780 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1991 VOLVO 780
The 1991 VOLVO 780 has received a total of 3 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (1 complaint), Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 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 1991 VOLVO 780
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 VOLVO 780. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS FOR ONE YEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. GAS ODOR WAS STRONG.*AK
CONSUMER STATES WHILE SWERVING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
FRONT POWER SEAT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING
Safety Rating for the 1991 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 VOLVO 780 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 VOLVO 780
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 VOLVO 780
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1991 VOLVO 780.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 780
- 1987 VOLVO 780 — 2 complaints
- 1988 VOLVO 780 — 5 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 780 — 4 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 780 — 1 complaint
- 1991 VOLVO 780 (current)
- 1992 VOLVO 780 — 0 complaints
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