CarRecallWatchThe 1983 Volvo 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1983 Volvo 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1983 Volvo 240.
Most common 1983 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
THE INSTALLATION OF THE WIRE HARNESS IS CRUMBLING INTO DUST AND THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB. CONSUMER STATED THE MAIN POWER FROM ALTERNATOR TO STARTER HAD BAD INSULATION AND MAJOR PORTIONS OF THE COPPER CABLE WERE EXPOSED, VIRTUALLY THE FUEL INJECTION, IGNITION, AND EMISSION CONTROLS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER SAW SPARKS AT NIGHT WHEN HARNESS WAS AGITATED.*JB
IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. YH
I NEED RECALL #84V017000 DATED 03/84 ON THIS 1983 VOLVO GLT PLEASE. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE RECALL VERBATIM THAT WAS PUBLISHED RE:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ALTERNATOR;REGULATOR;STARTER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELP TO ME ON THIS MATTER.
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE.
VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THERE ARE NO BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. TT
1983 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1983 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1983 Volvo 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Volvo 240?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Power Train (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Volvo 240 has been fixed?
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