Issue ID | 1125159 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10650380 |
Manufacurer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | 240 |
Model Year | 1990 |
File date | 06/10/14 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. The mechanic was unable diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 01/05/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was initially brought in for repairs due to the vehicle constantly shutting off.*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129577 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLUMBIA, MD |
VIN pattern | YV1AA8855L1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/02/90 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | O'DONNEL VOND |
Dealer's telephone number | OUT OF BUSINESS |
Dealer's city | ELLICOTT CITY |
Dealer's state code | MD |
Dealer's ZIP code | 21043 |