1997 Volvo 960 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

105 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Volvo 960. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
  C00009 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Jul 21, 2023
• Rubber cushion
  TJ3656330 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 12, 2023
• The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
  Special Tools Bu · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 12, 2022
• ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
  Service Manager · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2022
• VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
  356EN01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 9, 2022
• Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
  Service Manager · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2022
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2020-09-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Sep 18, 2020
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
  SMB00-006-2020-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2020
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2020-06-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 2, 2020
• Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
  Service Manager · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2020
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
  SMB00-006-2020-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 2020
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2020-01-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 30, 2020
• Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 R…
  SMB00-325-2019-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 1, 2019
• This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the …
  TJ31946.1.2-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2019
• This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the …
  TJ31946.1.1-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2019
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2019-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 9, 2019
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
  SMB00-438-2019-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2019
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2019-10-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 17, 2019
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
  SMB00 438 2019-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 23, 2019
• Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursem…
  SMB00 108 2019-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 15, 2019
• Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursem…
  SMB00 108C 2019- · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 15, 2019
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00 006 2019-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2019
• This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our proces…
  SPJ34864 2 0-201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 2019
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006-2019-05 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 7, 2019
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006-2019-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2019
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
  PB00-013-2019-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2019
• This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from…
  TJ28941-4-0-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2019
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006-2019-02 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 14, 2019
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
  PB00-013-2019-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2019
• This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from…
  TJ28941-4-0-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2019
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
  SMB00-437-2019-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 13, 2019
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
  SMB00-437-2019-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 13, 2019
• This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
  SMB88-001A-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 14, 2018
• This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
  SMB88-001A-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 14, 2018
• This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
  SMB88-001A-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 14, 2018
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2018-11-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2018
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2018-11-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 4, 2018
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be prov…
  ST-002-2018-08-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 22, 2018
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be prov…
  ST-002-2018-08-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 22, 2018
• Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
  ST-227-2018-08-1 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 18, 2018
• Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
  ST-227-2018-08-1 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 18, 2018
• This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
  TJ34013-1-2-2018 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 4, 2018
• This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
  TJ34013-1-2-2018 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 4, 2018
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be prov…
  ST002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 18, 2018
• Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
  SMB00-071-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 11, 2018
• Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
  SMB00-071 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 4, 2018
• VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 1924…
  TJ19245114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
• VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 1924…
  TJ19245114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2018
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2018-03 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2018
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2018-03 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 27, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 24, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 24, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 20, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 20, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 7, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 7, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
  SMB00-006C-2018- · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 7, 2018
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2018-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 7, 2018
• Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
  ST-111A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2017
• Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
  ST-111A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2017
• Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 R…
  SMB00-325-2017-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 18, 2017
• Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 R…
  SMB00-325-2017-1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 18, 2017
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2017-10-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 11, 2017
• Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor op…
  ST-001-2017-10-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 11, 2017
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2017-06 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 28, 2017
• Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 R…
  SMB00-325-2017-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2017
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017.1 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 24, 2017
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 19, 2017
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 17, 2017
• This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
  SMB88-001A · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 17, 2017
• Software Installation Policy changes.
  SMB00-006-2017-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 11, 2017
• Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
  SMB00-071-2017-0 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 10, 2017
• VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 1924…
  TJ19245.1.10-201 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 18, 2017
• Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
  ST-160-2017-02-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 3, 2017
• Mandatory Special Tool List
  ST-001-2017-02-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 3, 2017
• Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
  ST-111A-2017-02- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2017
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
  SMB00-003-2017-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2017
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006-2017-01 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 28, 2017
• This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States…
  SMB00-199-2017-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 14, 2017
• Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage t…
  ST-186-2017-01-0 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 6, 2017
• Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
  SMB00-287-2016-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 4, 2017
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2016-12 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 21, 2016
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2016-12 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 9, 2016
• This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
  PB77-017-2016-12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 3, 2016
• This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from…
  TJ28941.1.0-2016 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 3, 2016
• This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VI…
  SPJ3176020 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 15, 2016
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  SMB00-325 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 21, 2016
• The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our…
  SMB-00-353 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2016
• Seat Belt Extender
  SMB88-001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 3, 2016
• Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
  PB77-006 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 23, 2016
• This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for pr…
  SPJ3070120160419 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 19, 2016
• Enhanced inspection / maintenance (i/m) programs. This bulletin addresses characteristics of the 1996 volvo model 850 and 1996 - 1997 volvo model 960. For these vehicles, incomplet…
  2334 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2004
• This bulletin provides information about problems identified with volvo obdii readiness codes and serves as advisory information for state inspection / maintenance (i/m) programs. …
  010401 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2001
• This bulletin addresses concerns of cases where transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 313 (gear shift position sensor) requires replacement of the sensor. *tt
  4309 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 24, 1999
• Information regardng pulsed secondary air injection system diagnosis. *tt
  2510 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 4, 1999
• Additional actions when replacing rear window. *yc
  840004 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 15, 1998
• Addressing customer complaints of vibration and / or resonance while braking. *tt
  5101 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 19, 1997
• Maintaining electrolyte level. *tw
  3/31/901 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Information regarding snowchains on 205/55 r16 tires. *tt
  7701 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 29, 1997