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Nov 4, 2014 Electrical System Crash Fire 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 VOLVO 240 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CONTINUOUSLY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY AREA. AS SOON AS SHE SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN...

Nov 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 VOLVO 240 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CONTINUOUSLY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY AREA. AS SOON AS SHE SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN...

Nov 4, 2014 Electrical System Crash Fire 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 VOLVO 240 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CONTINUOUSLY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY AREA. AS SOON AS SHE SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN...

Nov 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 VOLVO 240 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CONTINUOUSLY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY AREA. AS SOON AS SHE SHIFTED FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN...

Oct 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System Crash 129,577 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. TH...

Oct 30, 2011 Tires 2,000 mi

GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES FROM WALMART HAVE GONE OUT-OF-ROUND REPEATEDLY. THE MECHANICS AT ANOTHER TIRE SHOP SAY THEY SEE THIS ALL THE TIME WITH WALMART GOODYEARS. I GAVE UP ON WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS, SINCE THEY ALSO FAIL, AND I HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS AND A WIFE DRIVING THESE CARS WITH FAILING TIRES. I SA...

Oct 30, 2011 Tires 2,000 mi

GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES FROM WALMART HAVE GONE OUT-OF-ROUND REPEATEDLY. THE MECHANICS AT ANOTHER TIRE SHOP SAY THEY SEE THIS ALL THE TIME WITH WALMART GOODYEARS. I GAVE UP ON WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS, SINCE THEY ALSO FAIL, AND I HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS AND A WIFE DRIVING THESE CARS WITH FAILING TIRES. I SA...

Aug 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO REVERSE AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO REVERSE AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT 3 FAILED COMPONENTS; MASTER CYLINDER/ LEFT FRONT CALIPER, AND "BOOSTER".*AK

May 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH REAR TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRONT MARKER LIGHT, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MATERIALS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE VERY BRITTLE, CONSUMER STATES OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS HE HAS NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS, SURFACE DISTORTIONS, AND CLO...

May 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH REAR TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRONT MARKER LIGHT, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MATERIALS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE VERY BRITTLE, CONSUMER STATES OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS HE HAS NOTICED NUMEROUS CRACKS, SURFACE DISTORTIONS, AND CLO...

Feb 27, 2001 Seats

WHILE SEATING IN DRIVER SEAT NOTICED SEAT ROCKING SOON AFTER WHEN SEAT BROKE IN HALF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Seats

WHILE SEATING IN DRIVER SEAT NOTICED SEAT ROCKING SOON AFTER WHEN SEAT BROKE IN HALF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Electric

I'M REPORTING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO (240 DL) BECAUSE I FEEL IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE CONTROLLER GOES OUT ON THESE VEHICLES THE CARS NO LONGER OPERATE, THUS CREATING A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS TRAVELING ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO 240 DL TH...

Oct 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Electric

I'M REPORTING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO (240 DL) BECAUSE I FEEL IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE CONTROLLER GOES OUT ON THESE VEHICLES THE CARS NO LONGER OPERATE, THUS CREATING A VERY SERIOUS HAZARD, ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS TRAVELING ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO 240 DL TH...

Feb 2, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED A BOLT BUT NOW THE SEAT BACK APPEARS READY TO FALL AGAIN.

Feb 2, 1998 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED A BOLT BUT NOW THE SEAT BACK APPEARS READY TO FALL AGAIN.

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Sep 22, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System

ECM COMPUTER UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE STALL.

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AT 55 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT.

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System

ECM COMPUTER UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE STALL.

Jul 22, 1997 Electrical System

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AT 55 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT.

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS SO OTHER CARS WOULDN'T HIT THEM. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER...

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS SO OTHER CARS WOULDN'T HIT THEM. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER...

May 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

May 25, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

May 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED.

May 25, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Seat Belts

THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *AK

Oct 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 31, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FELL APART. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FELL APART. TT

Apr 13, 1995 Steering

STEERING LOWER KNUCKLE FAILED (PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL). TT

Apr 13, 1995 Steering

STEERING LOWER KNUCKLE FAILED (PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL). TT