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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/17/809 | 12/01/1994 | 39018 | 850 cars with the b5254s engine and automatic transmission have been equipped with a larger capacity oil pan. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| 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/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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The front seats have broken three times. the band that keeps the backs in position either fails and the seat will not return to a previous position or it slips and fails to adjest the seats. this was fixed and paid for twice. now within 15 months it has failed again and smythe volvo will only offer a 10% reduction in the cost. this should last monger then 15 months. i would like to know if anyone else has had this problem. we weigh 124 and 145 respectively. we haven't adjusted the seats very often. would like to know how common this problem is. volvo says it is not common. we think it is defective repair or defective design and they share in the responsibility. please advise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Phoned dealership twice and informed them that i had discovered a crack in my cars radiator overflow cap, and also needed to come in for service. my car engine burned up and froze on the way up to the dealership. appearantly the cap it is not a covered item in my extended warranty. damage caused by a none covered part is also not applicable. the dealership made no attempt to warn me of a possible overheat from driving my car to them. they want to charge me $11,000 to replace engine and burnt componants. i saw no warning lights prior to engine freeze.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 168000 | 1 | |
| While attempting to start the vehicle it caught fire in the engine compartment without warning. the consumer states that there was excessive fuel leakage. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing several engine related problems causing vehicle to constantly stall, all of the following have failed: oxygen sensor, engine coil, vacuum hose, upper engine mount, and speed sensor, engine is overheating and experiences a lack of power, the srs light and arrow light were on also as a result of the many engine failures. *slc | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| 05/02/1996 | 1 | 11/16/1994 | |
| Engine noise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 06/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Oil leak in turbo-charger. *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 93000 | 1 | 07/11/2003 |
| Dt: received manufacturer's recall s139032105, took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. after an emission test was done vehicle did not pass it. vehicle was taken back to dealer for a check up. the dealer said that part for the emission was not included in the recall. the manufacturer stated the same thing. this was done on july 18, 2005. consumer believed this part should be included in the recall because it was related to the defective part mentioned in the recall. *ak | |||