Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E025000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 09/01/1992 to 08/15/1996 | E (Equipment) | 400 | 10/28/1996 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 08/20/1996 | 08/28/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine block heaters installed as accessories. the block heater contact surface does not match correctly with the engine block as intended. the block heater could come loose from the engine block, and if being used, could possibly overheat causing damage if it comes in contact with other engine compartment components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine compartment damage could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during august 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0023 | 07/01/2002 | 0023 | 6089468 | Bulletin describing how to correct condition of oil leakage occurring at one or more of the oil pump retaining screws. *tt this bulletin replaces the previous sb21-0023 dated october 1999. *tt | 02/03/2000 |
| 2210014 | 06/01/1999 | 607919 | Vehicles may experience oil dripping from one or all of the three screws at the front edge of the oil pan. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 990014 | 06/01/1999 | 606232 | Some vehicles oil may drip from one or all of the three screws at the front edge of the oil pan. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| 63 | 04/01/1993 | 39578 | Improved engine accessory mounting bracket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| CAMP/63 | 04/01/1993 | 39579 | Volvo has introduced an improved engine accessory mounting bracket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 250001 | 08/20/1998 | 601713 | Replacing connector for crankcase ventilation, with the b5234t engine. *yc | 08/20/1998 | |
| RCL/69A | 05/01/1995 | 39967 | Manufacturer's recall 69a - during certain circumstances, the engine can be forced to rotate backwards and cause abnormal force on the timing belt. in order to protect the timing belt, a washer will be mounted on the belt tensioner. *t | 11/01/1995 | |
| RCL/69C | 05/01/1995 | 39966 | Manufacturer's recall 69c - canada only - during certain circumstances the engine can be forced to rotate backwards and cause abnormal force on the timing belt. in order to protect the timing belt, a washer will be mounted on the belt ten | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 824 | 10/01/1995 | 46379 | A new auxiliary equipment belt has been introduced into production for the 850 with a/c from engine serial number 564663. | 04/25/1996 | |
| 2102 | 06/01/1993 | 39606 | New camshaft belt. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| RCL/69B | 05/01/1995 | 40037 | Manufacturer's recall 69b - an improved material has been introduced for the rubber connection pieces in the crankcase system which prevents possible cracking and leakage. the crankcase ventilation hose will be replaced. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/14/2006 | 200 | 1 | |
| Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that i would like to purchase. i am interested in purchasing a 1993 volvo 850 4 door. sedan ,auto/a/c,4 cyl,loaded. i went to test drive the car and the engine check lights stayed on while i drove the car. when i returned to the lot the car stalled,but restarted right away. the used car dealer said the car was low on fuel that's why the lights stayed on? i doubt this very much!!are there any recalls on these cars for this problem?if so i would like more information. thank you! jm *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 4 | 09/08/1998 | |
| 1993 volvo 850glt engine stalls without warning. newspaper ad said 1999 through 2001, c70,s60,s80,v70 & v70xc. the 850 was never mentioned. have had the car since 1998 & it has happened four times. real scary, can it be fixed? *nm | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Service dealer did not replace timing belt per volvo maintenance operations requirement - luckily the belt broke when i was stopped - 5 min prior i was driving 60 mph on freeway. *ak | |||
| Engine mount replaced, belt tensioner replaced, gear shift box locked up and gear could not be changed unless gear shift override pressed, winter traction system engaged on its own | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 10 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Engine keeps shutting down while driving, after an initial warm-up period. have taken it to the dealer service 4 times, but it has not been fixed. i think it has become a safety problem, and i would like to find out if similar problems have been experienced by other volvo owners.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/27/1992 | ||
| Vehicle has had extensive engine related work. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1992 | |
| In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust valve burn. i did not get any notice from the car that the car was hot or any problems. all i heard was a tickling sound and took to dealer to find out the problem. what i need to know is , how offen do you have to replace a engine or cylinder head in the 1993 volvo 850 glt. i need help??? all i have done is put money into this car and have major problems. i alos have many more problems like the driver seat do not adj. i am seat so far back in the chair because the power seat/ memory do not work. please can you help me. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1992 | |
| In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust valve burn. i did not get any notice from the car that the car was hot or any problems. all i heard was a tickling sound and took to dealer to find out the problem. what i need to know is , how offen do you have to replace a engine or cylinder head in the 1993 volvo 850 glt. i need help??? all i have done is put money into this car and have major problems. i alos have many more problems like the driver seat do not adj. i am seat so far back in the chair because the power seat/ memory do not work. please can you help me. | |||