Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V329000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 04/14/2008 to 05/27/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1020 | 08/13/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/23/2008 | 07/23/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. a section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. if the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 13, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 201.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The rear camber arms of the volvo c 70 are failing at an alarming rate. not only are tires wearing unevenly at owners expense, the failure of the arms causes the car to become totally uncontrollable. volvo in a recent publication acknowledged the problem with their original equipment but yet fails to issue a recall and replace order. *tr | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 58000 | ||
| The rear camber arms of the volvo c 70 are failing at an alarming rate. not only are tires wearing unevenly at owners expense, the failure of the arms causes the car to become totally uncontrollable. volvo in a recent publication acknowledged the problem with their original equipment but yet fails to issue a recall and replace order. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 30000 | ||
| This vehicle was being operated at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hours on 9/12/2010 on the new jersey turnpike, on 9/13/2010 on the bruckner expressway and on 9/13/2010 on the triborough bridge. in three separate instances the power steering failed on the vehicle which veered erratically to the right to avoid on coming traffic. the panel lights on the car indicated steering failure, brake failure and low tire pressure and the car became inoperable. fortunately traffic was avoided and there was no collision wit other vehicles. the vehicle was returned to the volvo dealer on 9/14/2010 who confirmed that the power steering and computer system had failed on the car. after 72 hours the volvo dealer, big dee volvo, elmsford, ny returned the vehicle repaired to us after they claimed they had repaired and test driven the vehicle but could not assure us with any certainty that they knew what was wrong. this vehicle is a safety hazard to me, my children, and the public and the driving public. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 1 | 10/01/2009 | |
| 2008 volvo c70. consumer states power steering failure *tgw the consumer stated when the power steering failed without warning, it caused him to swerve off the road. as a result, the consumer sustained various bodily injuries and auto body damage. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it was determined the power steering was defective. volvo stated they would repair the consumers vehicle, if he signed a form that would release them from any future liability, which the consumer ultimately refused to sign. the consumer stated a recall regarding the power steering was reported in july 2008 and he purchased the vehicle in october 2009, so obviously the vehicle was not properly inspected. *jb | |||