1991 Volvo 940
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
These records cover every 1991 Volvo 940. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Volvo 940. Newest first.
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 inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
Remedy
Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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
- 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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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
- Air bags
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
- Electrical system › Wiring
Consumer IS unable to receive recall repair (97v-166) due to scheduling problems and inability to get vehicle to dealership. Mjs
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
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
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Drivers seat warming element shorted, causing fire.
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag did not deploy in the accident. *ak consumer was injured in accident. *slc
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Electrical box in seat shorted, causing fire. *Dsh
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Hatchback closes without warning, due to worn out hydraulic cylinders. *Dsh
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Seat heater element caught fire. *Sd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvert. Air bag deploys
There is no summary currently available
- Inadver.air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10127339This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working.In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
- 10120954Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10110161*No Description
- 10110159The 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 (FTS).
- 10110146Seat Belt Extender
- 51062Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1-4-4 in ignition control module (icm), rex-i.
- 46381Noise 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.
- 46376Tech 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.
Every Volvo 940 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.