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1996 VOLVO 965

1 recalls, 8 complaints - 12 TSBs

96V199000 Oct 11, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
12,530 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
ENGINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE Sep 28, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 965. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 28, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 965. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Oct 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 5, 2000
THERE WAS A CRACK IN POWER STEERING HOSE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: May 21, 1996
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED CAUSING COMPONENT FAILURES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Mar 28, 1997
INNER DOOR HANDLE FELL APART.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Feb 2, 1996
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 1998
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 1998
BUMPER LOOSE AND HANGING DOWN.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 VOLVO 965

12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
350000 EQUIPMENT2
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE1
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
8850005 Apr 1, 2000
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT

VOLVO 965 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 965 across all model years (1992, 1997).

6 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 965 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1996 (current) 1 8
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1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View

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