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Safety Recalls of Volvo 940 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Volvo 940. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 940.

NHTSA Recall #: 93V074000; Apr. 28, 1993

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Volvo 940

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V075000; May. 6, 1991

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volvo 740, 1986 Volvo 740, 1987 Volvo 740, 1988 Volvo 740, 1989 Volvo 740, 1990 Volvo 740, 1991 Volvo 740, 1985 Volvo 760, 1986 Volvo 760, 1987 Volvo 760, 1988 Volvo 760, 1989 Volvo 760, 1990 Volvo 760, 1991 Volvo 940

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V010000; Jan. 8, 1991

Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Volvo 760, 1990 Volvo 760, 1989 Volvo 780, 1990 Volvo 780, 1991 Volvo 940, 1991 Volvo Coupe

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo 940 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Apr. 28, 1993	Vehicle Speed Control	1,864
May. 6, 1991	Seat Belts:front:anchorage	485
Jan. 8, 1991	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump	19,286

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo 940 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1993 Volvo 940	1
1991 Volvo 940	2