Volvo C70 2009
Model C70 made in 2009 by Volvo got 16 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, tires and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.
Model 2009
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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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V508000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 11/15/2005 to 07/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 20611 | 04/25/2012 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/18/2011 | 10/21/2011 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, tire selection and rims. these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 23, 2012. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall number is r247.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V329000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 08/05/2008 to 05/14/2008 | 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 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |
| TSB-204 | 11/01/2008 | 10027764 | Volvo: some of the vehicles may have a low sound at the receiving end, if the bluetooth phone module is used when driving. csc letter was received. *pe | 02/02/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| RTJ-20857 | 04/15/2009 | 10030287 | Volvo: vehicles with t6 engine only may show a message in the dim reading select p or n to start when selector is already in park or neutral. there is a transmission control module (tcm) software (sw) upgrade available but the following fau | 09/18/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| TSB: 39-210 | 03/31/2009 | 10029247 | Volvo: certain vehicles equipped with hdd(hard disc drive) navigation system have an error in the map data. this will cause the navigation system to route away from highways that contains hov (high occupancy) or car pool lanes. this is an u | 07/01/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-204 | 11/01/2008 | 10027764 | Volvo: some of the vehicles may have a low sound at the receiving end, if the bluetooth phone module is used when driving. csc letter was received. *pe | 02/02/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| RTJ-20293 | 04/27/2009 | 10030425 | A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe | 10/02/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| SA-211A | 03/02/2009 | 10028845 | Volvo: retractable hard top (rht):headlining clip noise. a rattling noise from the front and middle of the headlining area of the rht can be heard when in use. *pe | 06/03/2009 | |
| SA-211B | 03/27/2009 | 10028847 | Volvo: retractable hard top *rht): seal carrier ticking/snapping noise. a ticking/snapping noise from the front and center roof panels of the rht can be heard when in use. *pe | 06/03/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| TL-20109 | 09/02/2010 | 10034507 | Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. a knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel. *pe | 11/22/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| US15309.4.1 | 04/23/2012 | 10044085 | Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012. | 05/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 27700 | 2 | |
| On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. dealer unable to identify the problem. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 27700 | ||
| On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. dealer unable to identify the problem | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 55200 | 1 | |
| Dashboard indicator that tire pressure monitor system (tpms) requires maintenance illuminates. dealer check of control module and individual tire sensors does not identify a specific problem but light appears after the car has been driven for short amount of time. dealer has replaced rxx control module after consulting with volvo but problem continues to occur. this problem appears similar to nhtsa campaign id #10v335000 (corresponds to volvo safety recall no. r228) for model year 2007-2010 volvo s80s. problem has occurred on intermittent basis for almost a year prior to date above where tpms maintenance required light illuminates regularly. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 39500 | ||
| Driver door unlatches without warning; interior lights illuminated. door moves/opens about 1/4-1/2 inch but safety catch prevents full opening. driving over smooth road, top down. no highway or surface interruptions (such as bumps or holes) that jarred door open. same events has happened about 8-10 separate times. dealer reports no codes captured and unwilling to replace door lock assembly. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 27700 | 2 | |
| On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. dealer unable to identify the problem. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 27700 | ||
| On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. dealer unable to identify the problem | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 55200 | ||
| Dashboard indicator that tire pressure monitor system (tpms) requires maintenance illuminates. dealer check of control module and individual tire sensors does not identify a specific problem but light appears after the car has been driven for short amount of time. dealer has replaced rxx control module after consulting with volvo but problem continues to occur. this problem appears similar to nhtsa campaign id #10v335000 (corresponds to volvo safety recall no. r228) for model year 2007-2010 volvo s80s. problem has occured on intermittent basis for almost a year prior to date above where tpms maintenance required light illuminates regularly. | |||