Volvo 965 1996
Model 965 made in 1996 by Volvo got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V199000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 12530 | 11/08/1996 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/11/1996 | 10/21/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 8850005 | 04/01/2000 | 610594 | Information describing how to repair the tailgate panel attachments. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/21/1996 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Electrical problems experienced causing component failures. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Intake manifold gasket failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/02/1996 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 10/05/2000 | |||
| There was a crack in power steering hose, causing power steering fluid to leak, rendering vehicle undriveable. dealer was repairing vehicle.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Bumper loose and hanging down. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 1 | 02/02/1996 | |
| Inner door handle fell apart. | |||