Volvo 850 recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Volvo 850, covering 475,903 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Volvo 850 recalls by model year
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 04V368000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
- What is wrong
- On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it is possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to the electrical wiring of the seat heater.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on february 19, 2003. 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.
Recall number 02V314000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
- Risk
- Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Recall number 99V235000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
- Risk
- A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
Recall number 95V050000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Under very cold weather conditions, ice crystals can form at the throttle in the engine intake system, and prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
Recall number 94V173000 · Recall details
Questions about the Volvo 850 recalls
How do I check if my Volvo 850 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Volvo 850 have?
5, covering fuel system, gasoline, seats and exterior lighting.
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