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Original Vehicle Warranty
Basic: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles
12 month 12,000 mile warranty period for adjustments normally required as part of the break-in period and which are refinements to the original factory fittings and alignments. Additional warranties apply for: Seat Belts, Corrosion Protection, Air Bags, Supplemental Restraint System, Emissions
Roadside Assistance: "ON CALL" 24 hour roadside assistance service Towing for warranty covered breakdowns ALSO AVAILABLE: Volvo's Increased Protection (VIP) Plan (See Dealer for exact coverage & costs).
Used Vehicle warranties may be expired depending on the mileage and the original purchase date of the vehicle.
Recalls Issued
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 96V199000
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12,530
Summary: The screws which attach the throttle plate to the throttle shaft can loosen, allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
Consequence: This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle housing.
Notes: 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.
Dates of Manufacture: April - July 1996
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Exterior Colors
- Mystic Silver (Met)
- Autumn Gold (Met)
- Blue/Green (Met)
- Graphite Grey (Met)
- Emerald Green (Met)
- Red
- White
- Black
Interior Colors
- Dark Graphite
- Graphite Grey
- Light Beige
- Light Grey