Recall 02V314000: 1996–1997 Volvo 850 and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 19, 2002

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of na, inc.

Potentially affected

65,000vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Volvo 850192 complaints
• 1997 Volvo 850107 complaints
• 1996 Volvo 8545 complaints
• 1997 Volvo 8547 complaints
• 1996 Volvo 8557 complaints
• 1997 Volvo 8553 complaints