1993 Volvo 940
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Volvo 940. Newest first.
Plastic hood insulation clip(s) was(were) inadvertently dropped into the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing which can interfere with the throttle operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a plastic clip moves toward the throttle housing itcan become lodged there and prevent the throttle from returning to idle. Loss ofthrottle control can result in an accident.
Remedy
Check for insulation clips in the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing, and remove if found.
Owner complaints
23 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 940. the vehicle has dunlop tires, size p205/60r15. the contact stated that the valve stems on three out of the four tires were bad and caused the tires to flatten. he stated that the tires had only been on the road for six months, when during the course of one…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 940. the vehicle has dunlop tires, size p205/60r15. the contact stated that the valve stems on three out of the four tires were bad and caused the tires to flatten. he stated that the tires had only been on the road for six months, when during the course of one week, the valve stem failed on three different tires. the tires were replaced at the manufacturer's expense. the contact was uncertain of the dot number (p072aro or cr54606-2). the vin, purchase date, engine size, and speed were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 128,000.
- Tires › Sidewall
In january 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport M2 snow tires 205/55r16 for a volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister. Tires were used only in winter. there IS hardly any wear…
In january 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport M2 snow tires 205/55r16 for a volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister. Tires were used only in winter. there IS hardly any wear on the treads. the first tire failed 13apr02 at 3000 mi (dot code 3400), its replacement 12jan04 after 500 mi (dot code 3702), & the latest failed 1dec05 at 5700 miles (dot code 3400).. a dunlop-goodyear inspector @ conduit tire, brooklyn, stated this was simply road hazard damage, which was not covered without an extended warranty. He refused any damage responsibility. He also stated he dislikes all snow tires & refuses to sell any. A warranty would do us little good, as it expires after 3 years, regardless of how little use the tires got.. we drive in the ny city metro area, a home to potholes. However, over 35 years of driving on these same roads, we have worn through many summer & snow tires, with no sidewall failures, except for these dunlop winter sport M2 tires. previously we drove klabear & blizzard snow tires with no problems, & we have been very pleased with various dunlop sport summer/all weather tires that provided excellent ride & wear with no failures. Our summer tires are dunlop sp sport 5000 205/55wr16, with 3 times the miles used as the snow tires, on the same roads, same car.. there IS no reason why 3 winter sport tires should fail after a very short distance, when driven on exactly the same roads in the same way as other brands, over much longer distances, that never failed. We have selected a bridgestone blizzak LM-25 snow tire to replace the dunlop winter sport. After these 3 failures, we will never use a dunlop snow tire again.. we urge nhtsa to investigate a major systemic defect in design or manufacture in these dunlop winter sport M2 snow tires in the 205/55r16 size. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While pumping fuel into vehicle, fuel would spill from top of fuel tank and puddle under vehicle. Fuel tank and hoses/fittings were inspected by an independant garage. investigation revealed a 3 inch split to fuel overflow hose on main hose connecting fuel filler to fuel tank main hose replaced. dt
- Unknown or other
Insulation IS deteriorating and blows through the vents when in use. insulation has oil mixed in it and gets on individual's hair and clothing if they are sitting in the front of the vents. owner has contacted dealership informed consumer that nothing can be done about insulation. please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
The car was stationed in my house drive-way and was destroyed by an spontaneous combustion. it was a total loss. *Ak
- Air bags
Volvo dealer represented stated srs crash sensor was not under any warranty. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
A goodyear eagle GTR4 tire (P185 65 R15) experienced tread separation, when the tire separated, damage was caused to the vehicle. *slc
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Car stopped at traffic light. Depressed gas pedal to move forward. Car accelerated at full speed with gas pedal fully depressed. turned off engine ignition, gas pedal remained fully depressed. Car towed to volvo dealer for diagnoses and repair.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The fuel pump assembly shorted out and the wires cought on fire burning the fuel pump and both are located inside the gas tank. thank god it did not blow up. my mechanic was surprise it didn't. I contacted the manufacturer and they showed no real concern. They investigated the situation and…
The fuel pump assembly shorted out and the wires cought on fire burning the fuel pump and both are located inside the gas tank. thank god it did not blow up. my mechanic was surprise it didn't. I contacted the manufacturer and they showed no real concern. They investigated the situation and said, they could not determine what caused the fuel pump assembly to short out. they also said they were not going to examine it further or recall the part. please investigate this occurance, the next person might not be as fortunate as we were. we are afraid to drive the car. I as the manufacturer if they would refit my car with an external pump (like the newer version volvos) they siad no. again they showed no reral concer for me or any other volvo owners. thank you.
- Air bags
Driver air bag deployed by itself while my wife was driving without contact with anything.
- Vehicle speed control
When accelerating vehicle will randomly shut down without warning, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak
- Suspension › Front
I purchased my car on april 20, 1993 at snell volvo now volvo of richardson. the next day I was traveling out of state and noticed that the car was pulling to the side so I took it to a volvo dealership in monroe, la. after that time I took the car back several different times due to the same…
I purchased my car on april 20, 1993 at snell volvo now volvo of richardson. the next day I was traveling out of state and noticed that the car was pulling to the side so I took it to a volvo dealership in monroe, la. after that time I took the car back several different times due to the same proplem. the dealer could never get it to repeat the action. I had to have my tires replaced nearly at every 20K miles. they would simply blow out. each time I was told that I needed an alignment because the car would never align properly. I made several complaints, but to no avail. then on saturday, april 18, 1999 I took the car to a non volvo dealer to have it aligned. It had just been to the volvo shop a couple of week prior for a 5K service check. I was told that the car could not be aligned and that I needed to take it to the volvo dealership because the strut rod was bent. I proceeded to take the car to the dealership , but I could not steer the car. the tail rigorously moved from side to side and I thought it was going to cause an accident. I pulled off the road and call a tow truck. after the truck arrived we could clearly see that a long metal part which we thought was the frame was cleanly broken. I was told that I probably would have been killed if I had continued to drive that car. I reported this to the volvo headquarters and stated that I had always had problems with the car not being aligned and that it should have been detected during maintenance checks and I was referred back to the dealership to take records from the past 6 years. I could have been killed and I would like your office to investigate.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Recall 93v074000; vehicle had oil change, and when leaving the dealership went up hill at 62mph behind a truck. car speeded on the hill, hit the truck, and flipped over. Vehicle was totaled. manufacturer aware of the recall, but this vehicle did not comply with the recall. The vehicle's throttle IS still open after the accident. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
When driving down a steep hill about 55mph the hood on the vehicle just popped open, and the hood went into the front windshield. *ak
- Air bags
No deployment of airbags during collision, causing injury. (Attorney for client)
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
After being stopped at a traffic light 10 or 15 ft foward, the vehicle stalled/cut off and then had to restart it. *Ak vehicle stalls intermittently and so infrequently that dealer unable to duplicate problem by test driving, stalling happens after a full stop when beginning to accelerate again…
After being stopped at a traffic light 10 or 15 ft foward, the vehicle stalled/cut off and then had to restart it. *Ak vehicle stalls intermittently and so infrequently that dealer unable to duplicate problem by test driving, stalling happens after a full stop when beginning to accelerate again, vehicle will move foward normally at least 10 to 15 feet then abruptly stalls, consumer states wiring harness has been replaced circuit board has been replaced to try an correct problem but nothing has worked.*jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield washer fluid does not always come out, can hear the pump working but nothing comes out. Please describe details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle rear-ended another vehicle very slightly, air bag deployed after making a loud noise, vehicle then filled with smoke. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Auto-tran: shifted from drive to park, with foot still on brake, engine accelerated forward/backward; unusually high acceleration; vehicle hit wall/other cars.
- Vehicle speed control
Experience sudden acceleration, in reverse and in park, throttle open position impact at 12:00 and then at 6:00 position. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Torque converter failure, causing loss of power/engine drag when transmission shifts into 4TH gear. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS anti-lock brake; was driving on dry weather went to apply the brake and it fail. tt
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle causing frontend at collision at 15mph. Airbag deployment caused abrasions to face. Please describe details. tt
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
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
- 10181041Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10178503Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10171676Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169394This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169391Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10169036Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169021Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- 10167872This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
- 10167861This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
- 10167854Mandatory Special Tool List
- 10167817This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167808This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167722VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range XXX 1927 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1C Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance / Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . Text In our Service Literature , a vehicle is often referred to by its ? type ? , not its ? model ? . For example the 1999 - 2006 Model Year S80 is type ? 184 ? . You may also see the designation , for example ? P2X ? . This is referring to a platform type or vehicle family . If a document states ? P1X ? or ? 5XX ? as an example , it will apply to all models within the platform type . ? 54X ? will apply to the ? 544 ? , ? 545 ? and ? 542 ? models . ? X ? represents variable data . ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2014 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 19245 Platform Model Type Model Years Comments P3 S80 124 2007 - V70 135 2008 - 2010 XC70 136 2008 - XC60 156 2010 - S60 134 2011 - V60 155 2015 - P2 S80 184 1999 - 2006 V70 285 2001 - 2007 XC70 295 2001 - 2007 S60 384 2001 - 2009 XC90 275 2003 - P1 S40 544 2004 - 2012 V50 545 2005 - 2012 C30 533 2007 - 2013 C70 542 2006 - 2013 X40 S40 644 2000 - 2004 V40 645 2000 - 2004 900 940 9
- 10167697Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- 10164860This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10164857Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
- 10164856Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
- 10164851Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10164132Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10163310This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termination of the account), to provide you with all the functionality related to VIDA, to allow access to VIDA and to communicate updates related to VIDA. Log data generated when using VIDA is processed as necessary or appropriate to safeguard the security and functionality of VIDA for example against malware or unauthorized access.
- 10161792Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10159065Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
- 10159064Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10159056This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10157931Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
- 10157726This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10156289This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
- 10156288Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10156282This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
- 10156271Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
- 10156264Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10156263This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
- 10156262This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
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