1994 VOLVO 850 Recall ID from NHTSA: 96E025000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 20, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
850 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
400
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 20, 1996
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
400
Model Affected
1994 VOLVO 850
1994 Volvo 850 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.
Defect Consequence:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
400
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
1994 VOLVO 850 Recall ID from NHTSA: 94V173000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 1994 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
850 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
14000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 13, 1994
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14000
Model Affected
1994 VOLVO 850
1994 Volvo 850 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
14000
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
1994 VOLVO 850 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V368000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 30, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Model Affected |
850 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
226000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 30, 2004
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
226000
Model Affected
1994 VOLVO 850
1994 Volvo 850 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
226000
Notes:
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