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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 2260002 | 06/01/1999 | 608294 | This service bulletin describes how to install a nipple to the drainage hole in the intercooler. *tt | 11/18/1999 | |
| 2260002 | 06/01/1999 | 606583 | Information on how to install a nipple in the intercooler. *tt | 08/27/1999 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 2109 | 02/01/2000 | 613429 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes indicating misfires and / or a hard engine start condition. *tt | 07/13/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 25810 | 09/01/1998 | 25810 | 603368 | Checking and adjusting boost pressure control ( bpc ) valve on the turbocharger. *yc | 02/18/1999 |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 2313 | 06/04/1999 | 607362 | Information pertaining to the canister purge valve. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 268964 | 1 | |
| Stalls all the time mechanic can't find problem this has been going on for about two years. it stalls at 60mph and it stalls while idling. it stalled 7 times going a total of 4.5 miles. help *tr | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 11/02/1999 | |
| My 1994 850 volvo station wagon would suddenly loose power and stall. i brought the car to my volvo mechanic ( an unauthorized dealer) who tried 3 times to fix the problem. i read some consumer alerts that described the same problems but did not include my year. i called volvo and they would not help unless i went to an authorized dealer. the authorized dealer would not work with my mechanic. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving at unknown vehicle engine stalled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Turbo cooler hose blew off, fouling plugs causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 3 | 09/16/1994 | |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. the dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and it was changed at a local service station, however the leak continued. the contact claimed the leak was coming from the abs. the module was changed, the leak stopped and the brakes worked properly. he then received nhtsa recall 04v368000 concerning the fuel system. recall repair was performed but there was still a smell of fuel. this happened with the windows up or down. the check engine light was came on. upon inspection at the dealership the computer found the air mass flow meter was not working properly. this caused the vehicle to idle rougher and not run smoothly. the air mass flow meter has been replaced four times by the dealership. the check engine light was still on. *ak updated 12/27/2005. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Oil pan replaced twice in four month period. aluminum pan may not be durable enough to withstand impacts from rocks on rural roads. | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Knock sensors replaced due to check engine light coming on. | |||
| 09/25/1995 | 3 | 05/06/1994 | |
| Front passenger replacements and original rim cracked three times within thirty days, resulting in flat tires, replace rims three times. tt first occasion, hit a pot hole and tire busted and wheel cracked, second occastion, hit a bump and tire went flat and wheel cracked, on third occasion, hit a hole and wheel cracked again, consumer states craked wheels only occur on the front passenger side. right rear seat back not operating properly. weather stip defective, kept falling off. jack broke prior to recall. battery was replaced. engine torque arm broke and was replaced. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1999 | |||
| Passenger's compartment was filled with smoke . consumer pulled to the side of the road, and then the fire went out by itself. *ak | |||