Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 11, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO/THROTTLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V199000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 12,530

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 20, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS INSTALLED AS ACCESSORIES. THE BLOCK HEATER CONTACT SURFACE DOES NOT MATCH CORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK AS INTENDED. THE BLOCK HEATER COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK, AND IF BEING USED, COULD POSSIBLY OVERHEAT CAUSING DAMAGE IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID: 96E025000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BLOCK HEATER AND SECURE THE BOLTS USED TO INSTALL THE HEATER. IN SOME CASES, THE SURFACE TOLERANCES MAY BE SO INAPPROPRIATE THAT THE HEATER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A HEATER OF A MODIFIED DESIGN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 14, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY

THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.

NHTSA ID: 96V085000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 49,397

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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