Air Brake Antilock problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Four problems related to air brake antilock have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

The abs control module has failed causing both the abs and traction control system to be intermittently inoperable. Based on my own research, this is a common problem that Volvo north America claims they are not aware of. Multiple websites have postings from owners with this problem. This is a serious safety concern as there is intermittent failure of this system and Volvo will not repair it at their cost. Dt.

2 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2002

No summary. Dt.

3 Air Brake Antilock problem

Other Volvo 850/s70 owners also have the same abs module failures. Mr.

4 Air Brake Antilock problem

No summary.


Other Air Brake related problems of the 1996 Volvo 850



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