Equipment recall 96E025000 · August 20, 1996
1993-1996 Volvo 850
Engine block heaters installed as accessories.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Engine compartment damage could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during August 1996. Note: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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96E025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 28, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicles covered
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