Volvo 965 1996

• Recall 16008 [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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Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 965. While driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,488.

There was a crack in power steering hose, causing power steering fluid to leak, rendering vehicle undriveable. Dealer was repairing vehicle.*ak

Bumper loose and hanging down.

Inner door handle fell apart.

Electrical problems experienced causing component failures.

Brake pads failed.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0000 [1] Vehicle Speed Information Circuit Invalid Data