1996 Volvo 850 Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Volvo 850 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Volvo 850 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Volvo 850
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $27,500 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 city / 29 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1996 850 Recalls
AUG 20, 1996 | Recall ID#
57337
ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS INSTALLED AS ACCESSORIES. THE BLOCK HEATER CONTACT SURFACE DOES NOT MATCH CORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK AS INTENDED. THE... More Details
AUG 20, 1996 |
850
| Recall ID#
57337
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 20, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
850 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
400 |
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Summary:
ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS INSTALLED AS ACCESSORIES. THE BLOCK HEATER CONTACT SURFACE DOES NOT MATCH CORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK AS INTENDED. THE...
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Consequence:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BLOCK HEATER AND SECURE THE BOLTS USED TO INSTALL THE HEATER. IN SOME CASES, THE SURFACE TOLERANCES MAY BE SO INAPPROPRIATE THAT THE HEATER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A HEATER OF A MODIFIED DESIGN.
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Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
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NOV 19, 2002 | Recall ID#
31185
ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE... More Details
NOV 19, 2002 |
850
| Recall ID#
31185
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 19, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
850 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
65000 |
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Summary:
ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE...
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT THE EXISTING WIRES AND INSTALL A NEW ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT AND CABLE HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 112
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JUL 30, 2004 | Recall ID#
22461
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED.... More Details
JUL 30, 2004 |
850
| Recall ID#
22461
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 30, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
850 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
226000 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED....
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy:
VOLVO WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND. ALL VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE NEW REINFORCEMENT BUSHINGS AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO PREVENT FUTURE LEAKS. THIS RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A SAFETY RECALL IN THE HOT WEATHER STATES OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, AND UTAH, AND AS A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER 33 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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