1996 Volvo 850

43 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1996 Volvo 850

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 850 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #760002

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601935

      A KNOCKING SOUND MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #0023

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089468

      BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW TO CORRECT CONDITION OF OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRING AT ONE OR MORE OF THE OIL PUMP RETAINING SCREWS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES THE PREVIOUS SB21-0023 DATED OCTOBER 1999. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2510

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607363

      INFORMATION REGARDNG PULSED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #2840

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #629014

      SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL TP2321201. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #250001

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601713

      REPLACING CONNECTOR FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION, WITH THE B5234T ENGINE. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #824

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46379

      A NEW AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT BELT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION FOR THE 850 WITH A/C FROM ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 564663. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #2260002

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606583

      INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2260002

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608294

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE TO THE DRAINAGE HOLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #2230037

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089472

      INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE THE HOSE BETWEEN THE ROLL-OVER VALVE AND THE CANISTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2250010

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606269

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW ROUTING OF WIRING FOR OXYGEN SENSORS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #2313

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607362

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-23-140

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028830

      VOLVO: IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT LOCATIONS MAY NOT MEET CERTAIN VOLVO SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #140

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012778

      THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 140 TO INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALL RUBBER DAMPERS. DESCRIPTION, SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN, TECH-NET NOTES, PARTS BULLETIN, LETTER TO OWNER. Read More »

    • TSB #SC-140

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059056

      VOLVO: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE FUEL TANK, ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL DEVELOP A CRACK AT HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT, IF EXPOSED TO PROLONGED EXTREME HEAT AND THE ODOR OF FUEL IS ... Read More »

    • TSB #2230047

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610589

      INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON REPLACING THE FUEL TANK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #230047

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612378

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW FUEL TANK WITH INTEGRATED ROLL-OVER VALVE. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #2230026

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089470

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPLACE THE Y-FITTING ON THE FUEL TANK. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #RC-139

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059060

      VOLVO: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, LOCATED AT HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT, FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOP A SEEPAGE OF FUEL, DUE TO BEING EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT AND FUEL ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-23-140

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028830

      VOLVO: IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT LOCATIONS MAY NOT MEET CERTAIN VOLVO SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #SC-140

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059056

      VOLVO: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE FUEL TANK, ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL DEVELOP A CRACK AT HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT, IF EXPOSED TO PROLONGED EXTREME HEAT AND THE ODOR OF FUEL IS ... Read More »

    • TSB #RC-139

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059060

      VOLVO: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, LOCATED AT HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT, FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOP A SEEPAGE OF FUEL, DUE TO BEING EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT AND FUEL ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #4309

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608292

      THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF CASES WHERE TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 313 (GEAR SHIFT POSITION SENSOR) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #7770004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610592

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW DRIVE SHAFT NUT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4430011

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605965

      INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #590005

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #603940

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IDENTIFIES AN INSPECTION PROCESS FOR THE EBD SWITCH AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #3370001

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605938

      INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ALTERNATOR CABLE SEPARATELY. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #2334

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #620152

      ENHANCED INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE (I/M) PROGRAMS. THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 1996 VOLVO MODEL 850 AND 1996 - 1997 VOLVO MODEL 960. Read More »

    • TSB #010401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620151

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED WITH VOLVO OBDII READINESS CODES AND SERVES AS ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR STATE INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE (I/M) PROGRAMS. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH THE U.S. Read More »

    • TSB #2/28/824

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51027

      NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TW Read More »

    • TSB #2/28/825

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51068

      LEAN RUNNING - DUE TO A LOGICAL PROGRAM FAULT, DRIVABILITY CCONDITIONS CAN OCCUR. *TW Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #807

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46380

      A SWITCH WITH REPLACEABLE ILLUMINATION BULB IS BEING INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION. IF THERE IS A FAULT IN THE ILLUMINATION BULB THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED - NOT THE SWITCH. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #809

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46374

      SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SB 36-809 DATED DEC. 1994. A REVISED SETTING OF THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR LINK ARM HAS BEEN INTRODUCED ON PRODUCTION FROM VIN 854-166000, 855-70000. Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #810001

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602664

      INFORMATION DESCRIBES HOW THE SERVICE MANUALS SHOULD BE UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #81815

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601871

      INFORMATION WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR BODY REPAIRS. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #830008

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601967

      MODIFYING DOOR INNER PANEL WHEN REPLACING. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #850004

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621850

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8850004

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618498

      INFORMATION ON REPAIRING THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8850004

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610595

      INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #8522

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010466

      NEW FRONT SEAT HEATER TEMPERATURE SETTING AFTER PERFORMING RECALL CAMPAIGN 112 - REROUTING FRONT SEAT HEATER CABLE HARNESS. *TT THIS TECH NOTE SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS 85-22 DATED 11-17-03. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #8870011

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608043

      THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLOOR / DEFROSTER SHUTTER IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR DISTRIBUTOR. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #8820

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615901

      SUBJECT PERTAINS TO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AND NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8/88/808

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50587

      REPAIR OF WOOD VENEER ON DASHBOARD. *TW Read More »

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