Volvo Volvo 1981
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 1981 VOLVO Volvo produced?
- The 1981 VOLVO Volvo is produced in, Sweden.
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Are there recalls for the 1981 VOLVO Volvo?
- There are no recalls in our database for the 1981 VOLVO Volvo.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- KC-435 - POWER TRAIN: Volvo chassis - equipped with an automated manual transmission (amt, ishift) - snv 19-002 - amt oil filter housing corrosion
- KC-2174 - STEERING: Volvo chassis - drag link inspection and replacement criteria
- KC-2028 - POWER TRAIN: Amt control housing bench testing - false failures
- KC-2107 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def level (uqls) sensor troubleshooting guide - us17+obd16 emissions and newer
- KC-2112 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
- KC-2116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Nox sensor troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer emissions
- KC-2119 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Dtc U012100 - lost communication with anti-lock brake system (abs) control module, no additional information
- KC-2143 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: (back office) - cruise control inoperative after updating software vecu5 without esp package (uesp)
- KC-2165 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def pump troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer emissions
- KC-2171 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Temperature sensor troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer
- KC-405 - POWER TRAIN: Warranty automated manual transmission ( amt, i-shift, mdrive ) control housing assembly; guidelines for filing a claim for chassis return visit with transmission issues after a repair requiring control housing removal and reinstallation -
- KC-732 - EQUIPMENT: Unable to retrieve "on request" messages for peoplenet or omnitracs modules installed on the dl5 data link; third party electronic log device not reporting certain data
- KC-2107 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def level (uqls) sensor troubleshooting guide - us17+obd16 emissions and newer
- KC-726 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Fuel level gauge reading incorrect in the instrument cluster
- TJ 35503 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
- Service Manager - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Shipping and handling of volvo lithium-ion 48v mild hybrid battery to global battery solutions (gbs)
- 356EN01 - EQUIPMENT: Vida qr scanner mobile app
- KC-563 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Volvo chassis - snv 15-016 documented process for engine oil consumption - all emissions, all model years
- KC-210 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Volvo chassis - performance bonus guidelines (2010)
- KC-692 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Lighting control module ( lcm ) replacement - refer to technical parts information ( tpi ) 364 - 034 control unit
- 2204 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Oil filter maintenance. *tt
Eng. wiring harness/fires investigation # PE91034
There is no summary currently available
Sudden acceleration investigation # PE86050
Summary of information from manufacturer:a search of the odi files foundno recalls and one service bulletin dated june 1985, pertaining to 1980740s that are prewired.The bulletin gives the instructions for wiringin the cruise control pedal switch connection.Analysis:the review of the owner compalints indicates the possibleexistence of a defect in which the vehicle exhibits a sudden accelerationwith no driver input.Proposed action:open a preliminary evaluation.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20030128 |
Since the early 80's, and as far as i can tell trough 1989, volvo's have a continuos problem with the engine wiring harness, the insulation at the firewall par t of the wiring, desintegrates, no matter how well you take cae of your car. This is happening with my 1981 240, and it also happened with my 1984 {this one cause for the computers to fry} however @ that time volvo of america picked up part of the tab, i believe it was over $2000.00. It is a dangerous thing, as it quits running anywhere, anytime, and i do believe it could cause a fire , if the engine is not clean. The problem is so well known , that these wiring harnesses are readely available, for cars that are 20 years old. This is a shame, as they are great cars otherwise. The date below reflects my now problem again, with the 1981. The 1984 was fixed around 1995.I do not know if anyone has been injured.But do know of thousands of volvo owners , in newsgroups, who are/have run into this problem. It is common knowledge.*ak
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19960508 |
Left front tire came off, causing accident. (new jersey police report)*sd
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module