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Model year

1981 Volvo 240

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (89)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1981 Volvo 240 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1981 Volvo 240

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1981 Volvo 240

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    89 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • C00009 Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
    • TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rubber cushion
    • Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
    • Service Manager May 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
    • Service Manager Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
    • Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
    • 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
    • ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time…
    • SMB00-006-2020-0 Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
    • ST-001-2020-06-2 Jul 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time…
    • SMB00-006-2020-0 Mar 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
    • ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time…
    • SMB00-325-2019-1 Dec 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI…
    • TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in …
    • TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in …
    • SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
    • ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time…
    • SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI…
    • SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
    • ST-160-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
    • SMB00-003-2017-0 Feb 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
    • SMB00-199-2017-0 Jan 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? lite…
    • ST-001-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Special Tool List
    • PB77-006-2017-01 Jan 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
    • PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 3, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
    • TJ28941.1.0-2016 Dec 3, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and atta…
    • PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
    • PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
    • ST-186-2017-01-0 Jan 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organi…
    • SMB00-287-2016-1 Jan 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
    • TJ19245.1.10-201 Mar 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America…
    • ST-111A-2017-02- Feb 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
    • SMB00 438 2019-0 Aug 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
    • SMB00 108 2019-0 Aug 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the…
    • SMB00 108C 2019- Aug 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the…
    • SMB00 006 2019-0 Aug 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB00-071-2018-0 May 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
    • SPJ34864 2 0-201 Jun 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termin…
    • PB77-006-2019-05 May 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
    • ST-001-2019-03-0 Mar 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time…
    • ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
    • ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
    • TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes.
    • SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
    • PB77-006-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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