NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Volvo 965 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Volvo 965 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 23, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Volvo 965. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Volvo 965. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VOLVO/THROTTLE
NHTSA #96V199000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 1996 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Potentially affected: 12,530 vehicles
Owners notified November 8, 1996 · Vehicles built April 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 8, 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.
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