Investigation PE97045: 1996 Volvo 850

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Oct 23, 1997

Closed

Feb 13, 1998

Model years

1996

Subject

Engine compartment fire

Component: Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Odi has received four owner complaints of volvo 850 engine compartment fires, all involving 1996 model year vehicles.table 1 shows the distribution of fire incidents known to odi and volvo by model year and incident year for all 1993-97 volvo 850 vehicles.volvo has classified most of the fires as occurring from undetermined causes.in those few cases where probable or possible causes were identified, no common defect pattern or trend has been identified.this investigation is closed, but odi will continue to monitor the issue through 11998 with quarterly reports from volvo.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Volvo 850192 complaints