1995 Volvo 850 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1995 Volvo 850. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V368000Jul 30, 2004226,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Volvo 850 1994–1997

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 95V050000Mar 10, 199531,315 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
  Covers: Volvo 850 1995, 854 1995, 855 1995

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

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA03008Fuel tank leaksClosed · Jun 11, 2003
• PE03003Fuel tank leaksClosed · Jan 16, 2003
• PE99040Inadvertent side air bag deploymentClosed · Jun 7, 1999

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