We found the following complaints for VOLVO 740 (1989)
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False deployment of air bag, causing burns on both arms, face, and chest.
While driving in traffic at 40 mphair bags suddenly deployed without warning. Volvo manufacturer has been contacted.
I entered my car and put the key in the ignition. When i turned the key to start the engine, the air bag deployed. My left hand was resting on the steering whell as i turned the key. The air bag ripped my watch from my wrist and lacerated the wrist in numerous places. My neck, chest and both arms were abraised. Volvo cars of north america was notified. They sent a "technical specialist to inspect the car. Volvo cars of north america sent me a report of his findings which stated, "our tecnhical specialist did observe that the driver and passenger side front flooring had signs of extensive water damage and that the srs sensor was heavily corroded due to the exposure to water. It is due to corrosion of the sensor that caused the airbag to deploy." i live in buffalo, new york. We receive large amounts of snow in the winter. It is almost impossible not to have water accumulate on the front flooring. The sensor is located on the floor under the driver's seat. One would expect that it would be subjected to the accumulated water. The question arises in my mind why is such a critical sensor placed in an area that is vulnerable to water corrosion? it appears to me to be a design error. My auto is 13 years old and has over 200,000 miles on it. Maybe it takes that long to corrod. The point is that it did because it was on the floor where water can soak the carpeting. I shutter to think what would have been the result if i was traveling on the highway at 60 miles per hour when it deployed. One thing would be certain, i wouldn't be writing this letter. I would like volvo to replace my steering wheel with a new bag and a new sensor. I also think they should consider placing the sensor in a more secure area. Thank you for your consideration.
The vehicle caught on fire, source unknown.consumer states it appeared the electricial power cable from the battery to the starter motor caused the fire.
The car battery cable caught on fire prior to recall.
The vehicle caught fire in the rear while driving, prior to this fire the vehicle had been plagued with electrical system problems and short circuits, no injuries were sustained.nlm
Electrical system failed, vehicle would not start.
There is electrical short in the wire drain of the battery. Consumer states vehicle cut off as she was leaving parking lot, restarted the vehicle drove about 30 feet and it cut off again.
The vehicle stalls out constantly due to the battery being drained for no reason. Consumer states that vehicle stalls soon after being started, it seems as though there is not enough gas to restart vehicle, it will eventually restart, vehicle was once repaired, it worked fine for a while and then started experiencing problems again.
Pe96-019 active, battery short, causing an electrical short, had to replace all electrical parts.
Vehicle was parked in garage, had not been driven during the day, smoke detector went off downstairs, went to check in garage, was engulfed in flames.
Fire--short circuit caused by battery cables.
#pe96-019; big battery cable was frayed because it shorted out between positive and negative. Please describe details.
The car battery cable caught on fire prior to recall.
Made an appointment with volvoville usa for recall campaign 96v08500 for date below. Showed up on time and provided vin # for vehicle that was purchased from volvoville (as a new car by my wife pennie wilfong ) and all other data requested by service writer.i stated i was not interested in any other service and only wanted the recall item taken care of.the service writer went into her database and informed me there was nothing there and did not provide any explanation even when one was requested. The car was never in the service bay for inspection by a factory trained techniciani feel that since i was not interested in spending any money that day, that volvoville usa was not willing to have a service technician check out my vehicle.please have an explanation provided or have the car examined as per the saftey recall issued by nhsta.thanks.
Battery cable insulation wore off, causing short circuit/fire prior to recall.
The vehicle caught on fire in the starter.consumer stopped at traffic light,and then observed smoke in hood area, he puuled over an opened hood, and there was fire on the right hand side battery cable which had melted, consumer put fire out, and vehicle was towed to dealer.
Battery cables failed prior to recall notice resulting in electrical fire.
The vehicle caught on fire in the starter.consumer stopped at traffic light,and then observed smoke in hood area, he puuled over an opened hood, and there was fire on the right hand side battery cable which had melted, consumer put fire out, and vehicle was towed to dealer.
Car was sitting for over two hours and car caught on fire. Electrical fire under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.consumer states she received a recall letter in the mail after she contacted the manufacturer to file a complaint.
Car was sitting for over two hours and car caught on fire. Electrical fire under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.please describe details.
The radiator separated at a seam and exploded with no leak.
Veicle stopped, failed to function due to faulty timing belt. Had to be towed to mechanic.
The timing belt had broken while waiting at stop light. Had started forward when vehicle failed to move. Was towed to mechanic & was informed the problem was the timing gear. The timing belt needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1989 volvo 740.while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle began to excessively overheat.the contact pulled to the side of the road and noticed an oil leak under the hood.warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that the pc valve failed.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were unknown.
The vehicle stalls out constantly due to the battery being drained for no reason. Consumer states that vehicle stalls soon after being started, it seems as though there is not enough gas to restart vehicle, it will eventually restart, vehicle was once repaired, it worked fine for a while and then started experiencing problems again.
Engine compartment fire.
The vehicle caught on fire, source unknown.consumer states it appeared the electricial power cable from the battery to the starter motor caused the fire.
Engine failed resulting in fire.
The car caught on fire from the engine twice. Once when parked and the other time while driving. Please describe.
Engine, the vehicle was parked in the garage and the vehicle caught fire, engine compartment fire pe96-019.
Intermittent stalling.
Engine caught on fire while vehicle was not running.tt
Air conditioner design is defective.it was designed to bring into vehicle cool air. The enginedesign is curved, putting pressure on the coils.manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
Veicle stopped, failed to function due to faulty timing belt. Had to be towed to mechanic.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving vehicle stalled out, resulting in power loss, due to lh control unit failure in the fuel injector.tt
Transmission shift does not engage properly when shifting to park. Describe other problems.tt
While the consumer was driving at 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure in the transmission which an caused accident.(ohio traffic report 10-89-312)
Started vehicle, brushed snow off vehicle, opened door & noticed dark grey smoke near gear shift area, tried putting smoke out, flames shot out. Fire was caused by a short in left front seat heater switch.vehicle at dealership for repairs.
While braking at this speed or higher the car steering wheel began to shack and pull to the left.took it to volvo and they said the caliber was not releasing properly.had calibers replaced several years prior due to a similar malfunction.
Antilock brake failure.
Abs brake system makes some strange sounds and vibration at low speeds or stopping. Yh
Abs brake system makes some strange sounds and vibration at low speeds or stopping. Yh
Vehicle pulls to left when antilock brakes activated, causing accident, also abs warning light comes on due to dirty sensors.*aw
Started vehicle, put it in drive with foot on the brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated.tt
4 tires delaminate---dealer just gave me a pro rating would not replace free even though its obvious the tires are crap.(tiresize: 205/60/15)
Dashboard cracked.
The vehicle had sudden acceleration while putting car into gear with foot on the brake.
Started vehicle, put it in drive with foot on the brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated.tt
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