Heat Shield Recall Expired, now Extended Until 2009/12/31

[sven]

Any details on the headlights and seat heater recalls?

Thanks.

AUG 30, 1999 | Recall ID# 23945
Recall Reason EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Date AUG 30, 1999
Model Affected 850
Potential Units Affected 139588

Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

Consequence
DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Notes
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 94

NOV 19, 2002 | Recall ID# 11478
Recall Reason SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Recall Date NOV 19, 2002
Model Affected 850
Potential Units Affected 65000

Recall 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 OF NA, INC. 112

[marginal]

Notes
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 112

Thank you Sven.

Does anyone know what does the INC. 112 stand for?

Regards.

[viper69]

Apparently Volvo will still do this recall. I just had my 97 850 done yesterday. I also found 2 other open recalls: headlight switch and seat heater. They did these as well. The headlight recall was open since 1999!!

Oh what is this seat heat recall.. My driver side works fine....But I noticed the light for the passenger side rocker switch works, but there is no heat.

[jblackburn]

The seat heater recall was for the thermostats in the seat warmers. They were simply replaced with a lower-temperature thermostat.

If you are able to check if there is current to the wiring under the seat, then the heating pad itself has burned out.

[viper69]

The seat heater recall was for the thermostats in the seat warmers. They were simply replaced with a lower-temperature thermostat.

If you are able to check if there is current to the wiring under the seat, then the heating pad itself has burned out.

I suspect that's what has happened, as I know it is common..but I cannot be sure..will have to search the forum to learn how.