1997 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:
- 04/30/1996 - 12/30/1996
- 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).
1997 VOLVO 855 TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- 990005
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Information on installing a protective pad on the tailgate outside handle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 65118
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Service manager bulletin campaign 118. the rear suspension control arms may develop cracks, which if left unchecked, can affect the directional stabilty of the vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 650002
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Service bulletin /parts bulletin campaign 118 regarding rear control arm, all-wheel drive (awd). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 650002
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Service bulletin campaign 118 regarding rear control arms may develop cracks, all-wheel drive. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SPJ3070120160419
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for producing battery test codes. the use of vida classic or other
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