Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 460001 | 02/01/2000 | 460001 | 610436 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whining noise from the rear axle (final drive) between 80 and 95 km/h (50 - 60 mph). *tt | 04/28/2000 |
| 460001 | 04/01/2000 | 460001 | 610418 | Experiencing a whining sound from the rear axle (final drive) between 80 and 120 km/h (50-75 mph). *tt | 04/27/2000 |
| 0802 | 04/27/1998 | 609628 | Awd and xc produced from 1/98, the rear axle fixture failed. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| 760002 | 08/31/1998 | 601935 | A knocking sound may be heard from the rear of the vehicle. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/17/2006 | 60000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated and the steering was erratic. the contact noticed unusual hydroplaning in small puddles of water on the highway. the contact noticed chunks on the outside rim of the passenger side tire. a local repair shop determined there was unusual wear on the tires. the dealership determined the alignment was bad on the vehicle that was the problem with the tires. the tire manufacturer was michelin. model: energy. size: 195/60/r15.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| Owner states that his vehicle drifts to the left while driving and that dealers have replaced rack & pinion but problem still exists. owner is very concerned about this problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle has experienced numerous tire blowouts, consumer has replaced a set of tires each year, (no other tire info given)consumer states the wheel beraing had to be replaced*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 127700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850 wagon. the vehicle was taken to a service station for tire repair and the following failures were discovered: both rear brakes and calipers were seized and completely inoperable, the emergency brake was also inoperable, and both front inner and outer tie rods needed to be replaced. the estimated repair cost was $1,230. the volvo dealer diagnosed the following failures: both front lower control arms and the driver side tie rods failed, an alignment was needed, the front and rear brakes failed, including the rotor and calipers, and there was an emissions issue as well. the vehicle needs complete emission repair. the vehicle was purchased on june 21, 2008 and passed inspection on june 25, 2008. the failure mileage was 127,700. | |||