1997 VOLVO 855 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO 855
The 1997 VOLVO 855 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light (1 complaint), Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO 855
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 VOLVO 855, potentially affecting up to 77,530 vehicles.
Recall 02V314000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
| 65,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 96V199000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 12,530 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO 855
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO 855. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ABS FAILED TO OPERATE BECAUSE THE ABS MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC *JB
REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. *AK
REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. *AK
REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. THIS PROBLEM IS MULTIPLY DESCRIBED ON THE INTERNET THJROUGH THE VOLVO CLUB OF AMERICA BULLETIN BOARD.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO 855
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO 855 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO 855
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLVO 855. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
65118 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN CAMPAIGN 118. THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED, CAN AFFECT THE DIRECTIONAL STABILTY OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
650002 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE BULLETIN /PARTS BULLETIN CAMPAIGN 118 REGARDING REAR CONTROL ARM, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLVO 855
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 VOLVO 855.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 855
- 1994 VOLVO 855 — 2 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO 855 — 7 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO 855 — 7 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO 855 (current)
- 2000 VOLVO 855 — 1 complaint
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