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 |
| 2510 | 06/04/1999 | 607363 | Information regardng pulsed secondary air injection system diagnosis. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 210009 | 11/01/1998 | 602663 | New tappets have been introduced to maintain valve operation. *yc | 01/06/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 2840 | 12/21/2001 | 629014 | Subject regarding engine management system service manual tp2321201. *tt | 03/26/2002 | |
| 250001 | 08/20/1998 | 601713 | Replacing connector for crankcase ventilation, with the b5234t engine. *yc | 08/20/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 2250010 | 02/01/2000 | 2250010 | 610588 | Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensor. *tt | 05/08/2000 |
| 2230037 | 10/01/1999 | 6089472 | Information describing how to replace the hose between the roll-over valve and the canister. *tt | 02/03/2000 | |
| 2250010 | 06/01/1999 | 2250010 | 606269 | Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensors. *tt | 08/13/1999 |
| 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 - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the camshaft sensor was replaced.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off.after about thrity seconds the car restarted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 90000 | 2 | 08/09/2003 |
| This complaint applies to two years of the same model 850 volvo,a 1994 and a1997t. both cars had main oil seal failures. the 1994 car was a high mileage car with about 180,000 miles it started leaking at 150,000 miles and progressively got worse to point of one to two quarts a day. we decided to trade the car in and purchase another 850 because we had good service out of the car except for the oil leaks. i was honest with the dealer why i was trading in the car. the dealer was the local dealer for dayton ohio,frank z imports. the salesman failed to inform us that this is a chronic problem with the 850 model. now the 1997 model started leaking at 90,000 miles. i discovered this is a chronic problem when i researched complaint files. i also discovered this has caused several engine fires due to oil leaking on hot exhaust pipes . i feel the dealer or mfg. should be responsible for these repairs. to correct this obvious mfg.problem. i am very disappointed with the car mfg. and the dealer for not being honest about this problem. i used to praise volvo, for i am a aircraft mechanic of 25 years. i will no longer do so and if asked i would not recommend a volvo or frank z imports. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/2001 | |||
| Exhaust fumes leaking into vehicle. vehicle been to dealer shop, and at independent repair shop on one occasion each. but, problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. latter (the car is now out of warranty). the estimated cost to repair is $400. the abs control module was initially replaced 07/13/1998 (mileage 33659) and has failed just this week (08/15). don't have an estimate of the repair cost, but believe it will be $300-400. these 2 failures don't speak very well for the quality of the parts used by volvo. | |||