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laurence · Nov 14th, 2007, 18:46

I bought my 850 r estate 3 month ago and imediately phoned volvo to see if the seats had been done and they had,I only knew to do this because volvo contacted me on my previouse car an n plate t5 by letter when I bought it and regestered it in my name so phone volvo and they will tell you if it needs done and its free.
laurence

donal · Nov 16th, 2007, 18:41

I just wrote to Volvo Ireland. It will be interesting to see how they respond to this.
I have reconnected the seats for now. The passenger side is in perfect condition.
Drivers side has had broken wires - repaired now,and well insulated. Does get a bit hot though.

Stefanfed · Nov 16th, 2007, 19:41

Hi i work in a volvo dealer and this recall has been out for over a year. Letters should have been sent out to all owners of these cars but only if volvo knew the addresses.

GMT 16750 · Nov 16th, 2007, 20:00

Yep, just called my local Volvo dealer today to see if they could tell me if my '96 850R had ever had the work done to the seats (I hav'nt had it very long) - they told me right away (after telling them the reg. no.) that it had not.
The car is now booked in next Friday for the re-call work and two new C/L remotes to be supllied and programmed as the car came with just the keys.

3volvs · Nov 17th, 2007, 00:17

This is to say a big thank you to all. I will get my ole gal checked via the main dealer asap.

Phil45 · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:06

my heated drivers seat isn't working now, I phoned my local dealer today, car booked in on Monday and they will collect and deliver the car from my work

all free of charge...which is nice

3volvs · Nov 19th, 2007, 21:44

Today I checked with the main dealer. My seats wre checked in 2005 before had the car. Still not chuffed though.
Wonder why they dont put a stamp in the book to say so!
Ordered new tail pipe section and fuel filter at same time.

donal · Nov 23rd, 2007, 22:01

I wrote to Volvo about this. They sent a prompt and comprehensive reply. Their stance seems reasonable.
Their reply is attached (its a scanned image of the letter, if you click on it you can zoom in until its legible)
What do you think?

Clan · Nov 23rd, 2007, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefanfed

Hi i work in a volvo dealer and this recall has been out for over a year. Letters should have been sent out to all owners of these cars but only if volvo knew the addresses.

Actualy this recall has been out for around 8 years ! They are now chasing up lost cars that didnt respond to the first recall ... much as they did with cooling fans last year ...

Phil45 · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil45

my heated drivers seat isn't working now, I phoned my local dealer today, car booked in on Monday and they will collect and deliver the car from my work

all free of charge...which is nice

Not only did they fix the heated seats

they cleaned the exterior and wheels
hoovered the inside
and put in 2 litres of oil

free

big up to Lookers Hadleigh

Nov 16th, 2007, 18:41	#52
donal Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 12:56 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athlone Town, Ireland	I just wrote to Volvo Ireland. It will be interesting to see how they respond to this. I have reconnected the seats for now. The passenger side is in perfect condition. Drivers side has had broken wires - repaired now,and well insulated. Does get a bit hot though. __________________ 1995 850 estate; 2.0 126bhp; 161,000 miles

Nov 17th, 2007, 00:17	#55
3volvs New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwich	Hot Pants This is to say a big thank you to all. I will get my ole gal checked via the main dealer asap.

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:06	#56
Phil45 Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2022 15:54 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southend on Sea	my heated drivers seat isn't working now, I phoned my local dealer today, car booked in on Monday and they will collect and deliver the car from my work all free of charge...which is nice __________________ 1996 850 GLT 10V Automatic 144K Headrest mounted DVD system Smartnav system Nut behind the wheel

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3volvs New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwich	Hot pants Today I checked with the main dealer. My seats wre checked in 2005 before had the car. Still not chuffed though. Wonder why they dont put a stamp in the book to say so! Ordered new tail pipe section and fuel filter at same time.

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Nov 14th, 2007, 18:46	#51
laurence Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 15:38 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alnwick View Photos By: laurence	I bought my 850 r estate 3 month ago and imediately phoned volvo to see if the seats had been done and they had,I only knew to do this because volvo contacted me on my previouse car an n plate t5 by letter when I bought it and regestered it in my name so phone volvo and they will tell you if it needs done and its free. laurence

Nov 16th, 2007, 19:41	#53
Stefanfed Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Shropshire	Hi i work in a volvo dealer and this recall has been out for over a year. Letters should have been sent out to all owners of these cars but only if volvo knew the addresses.

Nov 16th, 2007, 20:00	#54
GMT 16750 New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2008 21:38 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jedburgh	Yep, just called my local Volvo dealer today to see if they could tell me if my '96 850R had ever had the work done to the seats (I hav'nt had it very long) - they told me right away (after telling them the reg. no.) that it had not. The car is now booked in next Friday for the re-call work and two new C/L remotes to be supllied and programmed as the car came with just the keys.

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