1996 VOLVO 855 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 96V199000 on 10/20/1996
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1996 - 07/30/1996
- Affected:
- 12,530
- Defect:
- The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
- Consequence:
- This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the throttle housing.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin november 8, 1996. note: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 02V314000 on 11/25/2002
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1995 - 05/30/1996
- Affected:
- 65,000
- Defect:
- 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 electrical wiring of the seat heater.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Volvo cars recall no. 112. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1996 VOLVO 855 TSB
- Bulletin:
- 990005
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Information on installing a protective pad on the tailgate outside handle. *tt
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