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Safety Recalls of Volvo 855 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Volvo 855. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 855.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V199000; Oct. 11, 1996

This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Volvo 854, 1997 Volvo 854, 1996 Volvo 855, 1997 Volvo 855, 1996 Volvo 964, 1997 Volvo 964, 1996 Volvo 965, 1997 Volvo 965

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V108000; May. 26, 1995

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

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Volvo 854, 1995 Volvo 855

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Recall Summary: The threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V050000; Mar. 10, 1995

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

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Volvo 850, 1995 Volvo 854, 1995 Volvo 855

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Recall Summary: Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 02V314000; Nov. 19, 2002

If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Volvo 850, 1997 Volvo 850, 1996 Volvo 854, 1997 Volvo 854, 1996 Volvo 855, 1997 Volvo 855

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo 855 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Nov. 19, 2002	Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler	65,000
Oct. 11, 1996	Vehicle Speed Control	12,530
May. 26, 1995	Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust	475
Mar. 10, 1995	Equipment:mechanical:jacks	31,315

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo 855 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1997 Volvo 855	2
1996 Volvo 855	2
1995 Volvo 855	2