Model year record

1995 Volvo 960

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 91 owner complaints on file.

Volvo 960, 1992–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V215000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
132
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-01
Owners notified
1994-11-16

Defect description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine984,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7165,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Air bags: frontal4115,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Fuel system, gasoline317,289 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler2116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Suspension: front2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system169,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall199,200 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—

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.

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All Volvo 960 recalls by year

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.