1996 VOLVO 855 RECALL - #02V314000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 VOLVO 855 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1995 - 5/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
11/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/19/2003 |
| # Affected |
65,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VOLVO CARS RECALL NO. 112. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 VOLVO 855 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 28, 1999 - 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A PROTECTIVE PAD ON THE TAILGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE. *TT
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