Vehicle recall 02V314000 · November 19, 2002

Volvo 850, 854 and 1 more model

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes: Volvo cars recall no. 112. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V314000
Reported to NHTSA: November 19, 2002
Filed by: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 112
Owner notification: February 19, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 65,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Recall 02V314000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo 850 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
Volvo 854 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
Volvo 855 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996

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