Volvo 855 1997

• Recall 57679 [USA]: If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
  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.
  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.
  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).

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• Recall 16006 [USA]: This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
  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.
  dealers will replace the throttle housing.
  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.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Seat fires investigation # EA02019

  Volvo is conducting a safety recall based on its analysis of complaints and technical information developed during its investigation.Volvossurvey of vehicles routinely brought in for maintenance at east-coast dealerships produced evidence that bare metal wires (that provide support for the seat bottom) can contact the thermostat and electrical wiresin or beneath the seat cushion.This can result in an electrical short.Volvo confirmed in testing that if such a condition is present, the short to the wire seat support could cause burning of the seat cushion without activating (opening) the seat heater fuse.Volvo will replace the entire thermostat assembly with an electronic timer delay unit.
  

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Repeated incidents of abs/tractioncontrol warning light. Computer readout shows failure of abs/tracs computer board. *ak

Repeated incidents of abs/tractioncontrol warning light. Computer readout shows failure of abs/tracs computer board. This problem is multiply described on the internet thjrough the volvo club of america bulletin board.*ak

The abs light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection. The dealer informed the consumer that abs failed to operate because the abs motor needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0000 [1] Vehicle Speed Information Circuit Invalid Data