Volvo 850 Recalls
| Recall: | 1 of 6 |
|---|---|
| Recall Ref: | 1999/078 |
| Exact Model: | 800, S70 & V70 |
| Description: | HEADLAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE |
| VIN: | VARIOUS |
| Build Date: | 1997 and 1998 model year |
| Numbers: | 24476 |
| Defect: | The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. In such cases the headlamps may fail to operate. |
| Action: | Recall affected vehicles and replace switch with quality assured unit. |
| Launch Date: | 13 October 1999 |
| Recall: | 2 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: | R1996/099 |
| Exact Model: | 2.5 litre |
| Description: | POSSIBILITY OF THROTTLE STICKING |
| VIN: | 332305 - 376485, 256997 - 311340 |
| Build Date: | 1996/1997 model year (partly) |
| Numbers: | 424 |
| Defect: | The throttle plate screws may not have been sufficiently torqued. This could result in sticking of the throttle. |
| Action: | Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a replacement throttle housing. |
| Launch Date: | 25 October 1996 |
| Recall: | 3 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: | R/2003/008 |
| Exact Model: | 700 Series, S90, S40, S80, V40, V70, S70, V90, 800 Series, 900 Series |
| Description: | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE |
| VIN: | |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 1042 |
| Defect: | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. |
| Action: | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. |
| Launch Date: | 10 January 2003 |
| Recall: | 4 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: | R/1994/062 |
| Exact Model: | 850 Turbo |
| Description: | THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION |
| VIN: | 854: 100400 - 172469 855: 011800 - 073165 |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 961 |
| Defect: | Under extreme climatic conditions, eg low ambient temperature combined with high air humidity, ice crystals may form in the crankcase ventilation system which includes the throttle housing. Should this condition occur ice build up may prevent the throttle from fully closing. |
| Action: | Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified throttle housing and a new vent hose. |
| Launch Date: | 1 December 1994 |
| Recall: | 5 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: | R/1995/039 |
| Exact Model: | 850 |
| Description: | VEHICLE JACK IS FAULTY |
| VIN: | 855 - 078000 to 120420 (Estate) 854 - 175000 to 220678 (Saloon) |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 3799 |
| Defect: | The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle. |
| Action: | A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as
a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with
the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available. |
| Launch Date: | 27 April 1995 |
| Recall: | 6 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: | R/1995/053 |
| Exact Model: | 850 |
| Description: | THE SEAT BELT CATCH COULD BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION SITUATION |
| VIN: | 854 - 228038 to 238132 855 - 129475 to 138918 |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 41 |
| Defect: | There is a possibility that the thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards. |
| Action: | Recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required. |
| Launch Date: | 26 June 1995 |
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