1995 Volvo 855

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1995 Volvo 855. Newest first.

• Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

  May 26, 1995NHTSA 95V108000475 vehicles

  The threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition can reduce restraining capability ofthe safety belt in severe collisions.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the threaded insert in the affected front seats.

  Full recall details →

• Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift

  Mar 10, 1995NHTSA 95V05000031,315 vehicles

  Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic4
2. Structure2
3. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Apr 20, 2001MD
  Structure › Body › Tailgate

  The original factory installation of vehicle had plastic clips holding the interior tailgate door assembly in place, with raising and lowering the rear tailgate the interior assembly breaks the plastic clips and loosens which dislodges the center brake tail light, the maufacturer recognized the problem and replaced the plastic clips with a larger more sturdier clip arrangement. nlm

• Aug 19, 1999MA
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  Without warning brakes failed. Brake pedal was depressed to the floor

• Nov 19, 1998CT
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  ABS brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak

• Jun 16, 1997SC
  Structure › Body

  If liquid IS spilled from cup holder which sits in the console area of vehicle, it will cause electrical problems. This occurred with this vehicle. Cup holder sits over computer chip which controls airbag and seat belts. *ak

• Apr 24, 1997MD
  Wheels › Rim

  Fractured rim caused the sidewalls of tires to weaken.

• Jul 31, 1996WI
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  The anti-lock braking system activates too early or too quickly. Not able to stop vehicle correctly in slippery or wet road conditions. Please describe details.*ak

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
• 608047Information on installing a protective pad on the tailgate outside handle.

Every Volvo 855 model year

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