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1990 VOLVO 740 in Greensboro, NC
In a parking lot at a local grocery store, my daughter and i went into the car, started it and shifted the gear, while holding the brake, from park mode to revers mode to get out of the parking lot. as soon as i shifted it, the car took off...read more / reply »
1990 VOLVO 740 in Clinton, KY
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling over a hill at 45 mph, a deer entered the path of the vehicle. the brakes were applied, but the vehicle struck the deer. the vehicle went off the road and down an embankment striking trees. the fr...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Norwalk, CT
The radiator opening to which the hose attaches [for return of the coolant to the engine] cracked and broke off. there are cracks in the plastic portion of the radiator where the hose attaches. the failure is not the result of any impact or...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Upper Marlboro, MD
Vehicle fire as a result of electrical problems. vehicle caught fire at work four hours after it was parked. fire was extinguished and the battery was disconnected upon discovering it was an electrical fire. vehicle was driven home that...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Bowling Green, KY
The rear wheel cracked in half, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. which resulted in an accident.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Brooklyn, NY
Consumer states the air bag spontaneously deployed as the vehicle slowed down going 5-10mph to a stop. no air bag warning light illuminated to specify a problem. dealer was notified. please provide more information. ts
1990 VOLVO 740 in Baton Rouge, LA
While driving 30 mph thick smoke came from air conditioner's vents, shortly after, consumer saw flames. vehicle was totally burned before fire department got to scene. driver suffered smoke inhalation.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Mercer Island, WA
While rounding a curve at 20mph vehicle suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated to 50-60mph. brakes were ineffective to slow acceleration. vehicle flew over curb, into park crashing into tree. thankfully, airbag deployed saving elderly driv...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Medina, WI
While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration, resulting in an accident. consumer has contacted volvo. the brakes failed to stop...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Medina, WI
While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration, resulting in an accident. consumer has contacted volvo. the brakes failed to stop...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Bethesda, MD
Unintentional acceleration. driver sitting in a carpool pickup line with car turned off. driver started car in order to move it forward about 25 feet( then the intention was to turn it off and sit and wait another 10 minutes until school g...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Mulvane, KS
Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-gard. see email from: tjohnson@gtstyling.com i wrote that their design was flawed because it...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Mulvane, KS
Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-gard. see email from: tjohnson@gtstyling.com i wrote that their design was flawed because it...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Mays Landing, NJ
Tire threads started to fall out, tire was hardly used, replaced with another spare from salvage yard( dot number: tire size: 155/r1587t )
1990 VOLVO 740 in Nashua, NH
Vehicle accelerated from about 20 to 65mph due to a piece of a broken gasket falling into the throttle body. driver had to turn ignition off in order to stop vehicle. dealer took out the piece of gasket and replaced gasket.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Atlanta, GA
Booster assist became erratic -upon disassembly bakelite type diaphragm support was found to be broken in 3 pieces-ther are no signs of impact on the exterior of the booster nor has the car been involved in an accident in the last year.it w...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Palm Beach, FL
While driving at 30 mph, coming to make stop, driver attempted to make a normal braking stop when brake pedal went to floor ,experienced total loss of brakes, causing loss of vehicle control and could have resulted in accident.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Staten Isl, NY
Alternator failed and vehicle stalled in traffic. yh
1990 VOLVO 740 in East Grand Rapids, MI
When shifting from park to drive vehicle accelerated with the drivers foot on brake pedal. the vehicle hit a telephone pole. dealer has not seen the totaled vehicle.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Arlington, VA
Driver seat belt "froze" in retracting position, unable to withdraw and fasten seat belt. technician at dealer said problem probably due to defective inertial reel. volvo said manufacturer's warranty on seat belt expired after 5 years.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Dale City, VA
I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle was under warranty. the srs warning light problem is not only a mechanical issue, but al...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Dale City, VA
I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle was under warranty. the srs warning light problem is not only a mechanical issue, but al...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Baton Rouge, LA
I was in an accident going at least 40mph, and i was hit in the front. my air bag did not deploy. i have multiple injuries due to me being thrown into the steering wheel, and the dashboard, and my head hit the rear view mirror.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Lincoln, NE
Wiring harness under the hood caught fire . the manufacturer was contacted. please provide further detailes.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Newtown, PA
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Whittier, CA
Front upper strut mounts failed and pushed a strut rod through the hood. failure could cause loss of stability during cornering or stopping.
1990 VOLVO 740 in San Jose, CA
While waiting in line put vehicle in drive and the vehicle took off at 50mph. applied the brakes and the vehicle kept on going, when vehicle hit the wall the engine was still running, did not have any control over the vehicle once it starte...
1990 VOLVO 740 in Encino, CA
While backing out of parking space the vehicle sudden accelerated. vehicle hit another vehicle and the air bag did not deploy either.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Encino, CA
Owner states that for no reason while backing out of his driveway vehicle went out of control owner is concerned for his safety.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Oakland, CA
Owner states that her airbag light comes on while driving, she notes that dealers have been unable to fix problem, it keeps returning.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Upland, CA
Front shocks have been replaced three times, they keep exploding, putting holes in the hood of vehicles, dealer doesn't know why this is happening.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Winchester, MA
Battery cable electrical short, causing under the hood fire.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Pocatello, ID
Transmissions 4th gear disengagement in operation constantly, preventing transmission from shifting into fourth gear.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Silver Spring, MD
Oil leak caused by heat/deterioration of the o-ring seals used to seal the oil filter mounting boss to the engine block.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Leesummit, MO
Air bag sensor only stayes on when a problem exists on this system due to a faulty crash sensor.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Bronx, NY
Battery cable short out, battery cable suffers insulation damage that resulted in a engine compartment fire, pe96-019a.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Glendale, CA
Sudden acceleration when shifting from park to drive, causing accident.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Rye, NY
Driver's side air bag did not deploy in a frontal collision (12:00) going 25-30 mph.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Marietta, GA
Two wheel bases bent, causing vehicle to pull to one side/noise.
1990 VOLVO 740 in New Bedfor, MA
Sudden acceleration while attempting right turn, causing loss of control/accident. (other vehicle on 489061).
1990 VOLVO 740 in Longmeadow, MA
Other: airbag sensors are not water resistant and could inflate if vehicle has water damaged if battery is not disconnected.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Natick, MA
Started vehicle while in park, it went in reverse, had no brakes.
1990 VOLVO 740 in Apex, NC
No deployment of the air bag during rear end collision.
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