Model year record

1995 Volvo 855

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V108000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
475
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-26
Owners notified
1995-07-15

Defect description

THE THREADED INSERT WHICH ATTACHES THE SAFETY BELT CATCH TO THE FRONT SEAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE RESTRAINING CAPABILITY OFTHE SAFETY BELT IN SEVERE COLLISIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREADED INSERT IN THE AFFECTED FRONT SEATS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V050000

Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift

Component
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
31,315
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-10
Owners notified
1995-05-12

Defect description

SOME OF THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY LOAD CAPACITY.

Safety risk

A RAISED VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT JACKS WITH A JACK MEETING THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CARS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.