1997 Volvo 850
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 Volvo 850. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Owner complaints
107 complaints7 involved a crash7 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Similar to nhtsa ID number: 10365806. when fuel tank IS filled completely, there IS a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle and some fuel odor in the trunk. No odor when tank IS only partially full, e.g., 80% full. Odor noticed when vehicle stationary. No odor in passenger compartment. Issue…
Similar to nhtsa ID number: 10365806. when fuel tank IS filled completely, there IS a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle and some fuel odor in the trunk. No odor when tank IS only partially full, e.g., 80% full. Odor noticed when vehicle stationary. No odor in passenger compartment. Issue ongoing for roughly last 7 years (not sure). No dripping fuel observed. Leak may be at fuel pump quick-disconnect fittings. Leak may have started as a result of evap system repair in late 2009--not sure. Dealer claimed to have fixed leak at fuel pump fittings in 2011, but odor issue persists if tank completely full. No check engine light issues since 2011. I avoid filling tank completely to avoid odor. If I inadvertently fill tank completely, odor returns. "When did this happen" date I entered IS just a rough guess of when the issue started. Vehicle IS stored outdoors and driven infrequently, ~ once per week average. Odor IS easily noticeable outdoors when tank IS completely full.
- Wheels
General altimax RT43. I had 4 tires in less than 6 months and 6,000 miles develop side wall bubbles caused by tire play separation and bands breaking. I tire hade been replaced and it developed a bubble in less than a month. no hard driving on the car and no potholes or railroad track impacts.…
General altimax RT43. I had 4 tires in less than 6 months and 6,000 miles develop side wall bubbles caused by tire play separation and bands breaking. I tire hade been replaced and it developed a bubble in less than a month. no hard driving on the car and no potholes or railroad track impacts. this IS a common thread and it IS time for the nhtsa to investigate. I have now bought six tires in six months to replace the damaged tires. I am still waiting to here if general will replace one under warranty and have another in the trunk of my car that needs to be replaced while I drive around on the spare tire. this should not happen under normal use. prior to this I have driven approximately 1million miles and have never had to replace a tire due to side wall bubbles.
- Tires
The tire dealer recommended michelin primacy MXV4 as a replacement tire for my 1997 volvo 850 (normally aspirated) sedan. The michelin website described this tire as an "acceptable substitute" for the tires specified by volvo because michelin no longer offers high performance tires in my size.…
The tire dealer recommended michelin primacy MXV4 as a replacement tire for my 1997 volvo 850 (normally aspirated) sedan. The michelin website described this tire as an "acceptable substitute" for the tires specified by volvo because michelin no longer offers high performance tires in my size. Stopping power IS much worse with these new michelin tires. They squeal easily, even at volvo's highest recommended air pressure (36psi). I had difficulty stopping from 50mph in an emergency, for the first time in my 17 year ownership of this vehicle. I blame these new "comfort oriented" tires. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. The contact stated when fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, she would smell a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, there would be fuel leakage on the ground underneath the fuel tank. The fuel was…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. The contact stated when fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, she would smell a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, there would be fuel leakage on the ground underneath the fuel tank. The fuel was dispensed to three quarters of a tank to avoid the failure. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The vin was not included in the recall defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Vehicle speed control
Unintended acceleration. car in normal drive, just starts to accelerate. also sometimes engine races while in park or idle for no reason. occurs randomly, but has been recurring daily for two weeks. haven't taken to dealer yet. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
In a parking garage I turned my wheels towards the left to drive into a parking spot; I gave the car a little gas while driving over a speedbump and suddenly the car accelerated and shot forward at a high rate of speed. thankfully the car went into that parking spot and hit the cement wall and…
In a parking garage I turned my wheels towards the left to drive into a parking spot; I gave the car a little gas while driving over a speedbump and suddenly the car accelerated and shot forward at a high rate of speed. thankfully the car went into that parking spot and hit the cement wall and stopped. I thought it was a one-time occurrence but with all the reports of toyota acceleration problems, now I wonder if this can occur in any car at any time. I have a 1997 volvo station wagon. with speed bumps on many streets near schools, if this can happen on almost any car, then the potential for major accidents IS unlimited. I will always keep my foot on the brake pedal while going over any speed bump from now on, and am just thankful that I was just a couple of feet from a cement wall and had already turned my wheels. for those reasons, no damage was done to either the wall, my car or the occupants. (in the mileage and speed info. On this form I can only guess at the mileage at the time of incident and the speed at which the car accelerated.) *tr
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS module failed. Looks like major dealer repair. This IS a major component of the vehicle and should be treated as such and no longer treated as an accessory item. For these devices to be considered an "accessory" they should then be made as user replaceable which IS not the case. Then again, IS…
ABS module failed. Looks like major dealer repair. This IS a major component of the vehicle and should be treated as such and no longer treated as an accessory item. For these devices to be considered an "accessory" they should then be made as user replaceable which IS not the case. Then again, IS it a good idea to have every sunday-mechanic replacing such a critical item? I have had an ABS warning light for over two years now. Diagnostics say its the ABS electronics. I do not have the budget or experience to replace it. Several websites point to failing or defective capacitors on the electronic module itself. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
My daughter used family car, volvo 1997, 850 wagon and the accelerator failed wide open. she narrowly missed 5 young children playing street hockey. Car IS inoperable and must be towed to service station for evaluation and repair. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Suspension › Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850 wagon. the vehicle was taken to a service station for tire repair and the following failures were discovered: both rear brakes and calipers were seized and completely inoperable, the emergency brake was also inoperable, and both front inner and outer tie rods…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850 wagon. the vehicle was taken to a service station for tire repair and the following failures were discovered: both rear brakes and calipers were seized and completely inoperable, the emergency brake was also inoperable, and both front inner and outer tie rods needed to be replaced. the estimated repair cost was $1,230. the volvo dealer diagnosed the following failures: both front lower control arms and the driver side tie rods failed, an alignment was needed, the front and rear brakes failed, including the rotor and calipers, and there was an emissions issue as well. the vehicle needs complete emission repair. the vehicle was purchased on june 21, 2008 and passed inspection on june 25, 2008. the failure mileage was 127,700.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. the tread then began to separate from the tire and continuously struck the fender of the vehicle. the fender, passenger side door, and rocker panel were…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. the tread then began to separate from the tire and continuously struck the fender of the vehicle. the fender, passenger side door, and rocker panel were damaged. the contact has not notified the tire manufacturer. the vin, purchase date, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 240,000.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. the headlights would not illuminate when the vehicle was started. the headlights would also not dim when the vehicle was turned off. the headlight switch was defective, but it was never used by the contact. when the switch was engaged, the high beams would…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. the headlights would not illuminate when the vehicle was started. the headlights would also not dim when the vehicle was turned off. the headlight switch was defective, but it was never used by the contact. when the switch was engaged, the high beams would momentarily illuminate. her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 99v235000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Vehicle speed control
1. loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. the car failed to accelerate and the action of pushing the accelerator caused the transmission to down shift causing the extreme slowing and sometimes…
1. loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. the car failed to accelerate and the action of pushing the accelerator caused the transmission to down shift causing the extreme slowing and sometimes stalling. the consequences were that traffic was going considerably faster and had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the slowing car. 3. today the media reported a potential recall of volvo's due to this problem and I believe it should be extended to 1997 model 850 glt. *jb
- Air bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph on a city street, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision and the airbags did not deploy. the contact was wearing a seat belt, no injuries were sustained. there was minor damage to the vehicle. the police were alerted, and a report was taken. the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was not alerted.
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The trac off light comes on on my 1997 volvo 850 glt turbo wagon. Apparently, the trac, no longer works and I have to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. This should be a recall and relates directly to a safety claim made by volvo. From the list serv that I am on, apparently this IS a very common problem amongst 1996-1998 volvos. *jb
- Suspension · Tires
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated and the steering was erratic. the contact noticed unusual hydroplaning in small puddles of water on the highway. the contact noticed chunks on the outside rim of the passenger side tire. a local repair shop determined there was unusual wear on the…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated and the steering was erratic. the contact noticed unusual hydroplaning in small puddles of water on the highway. the contact noticed chunks on the outside rim of the passenger side tire. a local repair shop determined there was unusual wear on the tires. the dealership determined the alignment was bad on the vehicle that was the problem with the tires. the tire manufacturer was michelin. model: energy. Size: 195/60/r15.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Car would not start - appeared to be dead battery - replaced battery - car started, next day car battery dead - jumped battery, car started-2 hours later car battery dead - tested new battery tested ok. Jumped battery took car to volvo dealer - lawrence motors in walnut creek - took service…
Car would not start - appeared to be dead battery - replaced battery - car started, next day car battery dead - jumped battery, car started-2 hours later car battery dead - tested new battery tested ok. Jumped battery took car to volvo dealer - lawrence motors in walnut creek - took service department 1 day? To diagnose - "wiring harness needs to be replaced at $2,000 cost!! Car to be ready in 3 to 4 weeks (september 1ST), then delayed (unknown reasons), delayed to oct 1ST, as of todays call oct 6, 2005 was advised car not available until possibly nov 1ST. why would a car with 100,000 miles and 8 years old (always properly serviced) require a new wiring harness? And at such a cost? And why does the part take over 90 days to receive?*jb
- Electrical system
Heating and cooling fan started coming on, 7/7/2003, car over heated 10/04, dealer replaced fan at my cost. shift over drive light came on 12/04 dealer replaced solenoid switch, 6/05 shift over drive switch came back on, now 2 solenoids are not working and my car IS in limp home mode. No 1ST or 2 gear. *nm
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
ABS control module failure on 1987 volvo 850
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Seat belt retrator on back passenger seat IS stuck. the seat belt cannot be used.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Headlights failed while on highway. headlight switch did not work. I phoned volvo to honor the recall nhtsa campaign ID number : 99v235000. volvo informed me this volvo did not qualify.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
This complaint applies to two years of the same model 850 volvo,a 1994 and a1997t. Both cars had main oil seal failures. The 1994 car was a high mileage car with about 180,000 miles it started leaking at 150,000 miles and progressively got worse to point of one to two quarts a day. We decided to…
This complaint applies to two years of the same model 850 volvo,a 1994 and a1997t. Both cars had main oil seal failures. The 1994 car was a high mileage car with about 180,000 miles it started leaking at 150,000 miles and progressively got worse to point of one to two quarts a day. We decided to trade the car in and purchase another 850 because we had good service out of the car except for the oil leaks. I was honest with the dealer why I was trading in the car. The dealer was the local dealer for dayton ohio,frank z imports. The salesman failed to inform us that this IS a chronic problem with the 850 model. Now the 1997 model started leaking at 90,000 miles. I discovered this IS a chronic problem when I researched complaint files. I also discovered this has caused several engine fires due to oil leaking on hot exhaust pipes . I feel the dealer or mfg. Should be responsible for these repairs. To correct this obvious mfg.problem. I am very disappointed with the car mfg. And the dealer for not being honest about this problem. I used to praise volvo, for I am a aircraft mechanic of 25 years. I will no longer do so and if asked I would not recommend a volvo or frank z imports. *jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
I have a 1997 volvo model 850 T-5 that I was driving during a snow and ice storm when the heater/blower stopped working for no reason, thus causing considerable drain on my driving reflexes and being able to see since the windows all started to fog up on the inside and ice on the outside. This…
I have a 1997 volvo model 850 T-5 that I was driving during a snow and ice storm when the heater/blower stopped working for no reason, thus causing considerable drain on my driving reflexes and being able to see since the windows all started to fog up on the inside and ice on the outside. This could have caused the driver to become involved in an accident due to the failure of the heater/blower. I was told by the dealer that this IS common for this type of volvo that the heater blowers fail for no reason and without warning. Also to replace this heater/blower will cost over 500.00 . This IS not right since a heater/blower IS one of the main components of a vehicle in the north east part of the USA, and for that matter anywhere.. Also I was told that even with a new motor blower, it could happen again without warning. It could even happen a day after the installation of the new one since this IS the way volvo has made them. I think it should be looked into as this IS very, very dangerous.. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
I was driving to work, 7:30 a.m., clear sunny cold day. traveling 55 mph on I 190 extension near o'hare airport in chgo. the srs light came on my dashboard (which I've never seen before) and an instant later the passenger side airbag exploded out of the dashboard. it ripped apart the dashboard…
I was driving to work, 7:30 a.m., clear sunny cold day. traveling 55 mph on I 190 extension near o'hare airport in chgo. the srs light came on my dashboard (which I've never seen before) and an instant later the passenger side airbag exploded out of the dashboard. it ripped apart the dashboard, and cracked the windshield completely across. I pulled over to the right shoulder, turned the car off and quickly got out. The fumes and dust from the airbag were terrible. although drive-able, I had the car towed to the volvo of lisle, il dealer since it seemed to me to be an obvious manufacturer's defect. no crash, no accident, no collision, and a split second warning.*ak the dealer reps have had my car for 3 weeks. the dealer initially said that they could find no reason for the deployment, but wouldn't begin any repair unless i/my insurer paid the bill. I was in touch with volvo of n.a. Within 24 hours. they indicated that they would send out an engineer to investigate. to date, I've not gotten a report or an answer on the status of this investigation, my car sits unrepaired at the dealer, and I'm on week 3 with a rental car that I feel they need to pay for as well. I could really use an advocate here---i'm getting a run-around.
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
ABS light coming on and staying on repeatedly. after numerous resets by my volvo repair shop, they determined that the ABS traction control computer module had failed. the unit had to be replaced at a cost to me of $642.93. the repair shop informed me that they were doing an average of one or…
ABS light coming on and staying on repeatedly. after numerous resets by my volvo repair shop, they determined that the ABS traction control computer module had failed. the unit had to be replaced at a cost to me of $642.93. the repair shop informed me that they were doing an average of one or two such replacements on this model per week and that they believed this to be a defect from the manufacture for this model in general. the repair shop works exclusively on volvos, hubbard woods motors, 985 greenbay road, winnetka, il, 60093; phone 8470446-0711; owner, robert l. Berger. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS traction controller failure on my 1997 volov 850 requiring replacement costing approx. $750. the repair shop I use works exclusively on volvos and has indicated to me that they have on average one such failure and customer repair each week. the repair shop IS hubbard woods motors, 985 greenbay road, winnetka, il 60093, phone 847-446-0711, owner, robert l. Berger. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat fires
Volvo IS conducting a safety recall based on its analysis of complaints and technical information developed during its investigation.volvo'ssurvey 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…
Volvo IS conducting a safety recall based on its analysis of complaints and technical information developed during its investigation.volvo'ssurvey 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.
- Passenger compartment fires
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10205692Service Campaign 140: Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
- 10205691Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
- 10181041Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
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- 10178503Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10173760This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10171676Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10170147Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10169394This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169391Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10169036Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169021Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- 10167872This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
- 10167861This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
- 10167854Mandatory Special Tool List
- 10167847Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10167833This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167828This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
- 10167817This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167751Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organization and Productivity with the Volvo Special Service Tool Cabinet from Stanley Vidmar ! System includes ( 3 ) Stanley Vidmar Modular drawer cabinets with partitions , dividers and lock , ( 2 ) overhead shelf door cabinets with one shelf and lock ; designed to store Volvo Special Service Tools . Features ? Three - cabinet system with two overhead storage cabinets . ? 38 drawers with compartments . ? Exceptional tool organization with dedicated compartments , partitions and dividers . ? All cabinets are lockable . ? All steel construction . ? Drawers rated at 400 lbs . capacity fully loaded and extended . ? Drawer cabinets have pallet base included . ? Allows cabinets to be moved fully loaded and as your needs change . ? Tool locator sheets and index provided for placement of 600 tools in drawers and overhead cabinets . Technical Weight approx . ( lbs ) 2400 554 - VOLVO - SPL Color Volvo Blue Volvo Special Tool Cabinet Power supply ( V / Hz / A ) None Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 90 " x 27 - 3 / 4 " x 90 " Dealer Price $ 7,292 To Order Call 800 - 345 - 3399 or visit Volvodealersolutions.com today ! Promo # VO12 - 11 All Product Sold F.O.B . Shipping Point Pricing effective through June 30 , 2012 " Fixed Right ? First Time " SERVICE TECHNICIANS SERVICE PARTS WORKSHOP Service MANAGER MANAGER FOREMAN Personnel : read and initial . 2012 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC Printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste
- 10167746Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
- 10167722VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range XXX 1927 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1C Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance / Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . Text In our Service Literature , a vehicle is often referred to by its ? type ? , not its ? model ? . For example the 1999 - 2006 Model Year S80 is type ? 184 ? . You may also see the designation , for example ? P2X ? . This is referring to a platform type or vehicle family . If a document states ? P1X ? or ? 5XX ? as an example , it will apply to all models within the platform type . ? 54X ? will apply to the ? 544 ? , ? 545 ? and ? 542 ? models . ? X ? represents variable data . ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2014 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 19245 Platform Model Type Model Years Comments P3 S80 124 2007 - V70 135 2008 - 2010 XC70 136 2008 - XC60 156 2010 - S60 134 2011 - V60 155 2015 - P2 S80 184 1999 - 2006 V70 285 2001 - 2007 XC70 295 2001 - 2007 S60 384 2001 - 2009 XC90 275 2003 - P1 S40 544 2004 - 2012 V50 545 2005 - 2012 C30 533 2007 - 2013 C70 542 2006 - 2013 X40 S40 644 2000 - 2004 V40 645 2000 - 2004 900 940 9
- 10167697Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- 10164860This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10164857Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
- 10164856Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
- 10164851Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10164132Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
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