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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V029000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 03/31/2003 to 10/06/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 29986 | 02/16/2004 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 01/16/2004 | 01/21/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial tension. under certain driving conditions, the steering may become less responsive and the driver may experience steering wheel play. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This driving condition could eventually lead to separation between the front control arm and the spindle, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new type of nut. owner notification began on february 16, 2004. owners should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r133.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 6421 | 05/03/2006 | 10020113 | Steering noise, yoke adjustment. knocking, thumping, or clicking noise may be heard from the steering. *tt | 07/21/2006 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 6420 | 12/02/2004 | 10016113 | Zf power steering diagnostics on vehicles equipped (ecps) electronically controlled power steering. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60r. the contact was traveling 12 mph when the front passenger lower control arm detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:04v029000 (steering:linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 135,000. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60r. the contact was traveling 12 mph when the front passenger lower control arm detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:04v029000 (steering:linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 135,000. kmj | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns owns a 2004 volvo s60r. the contact was traveling 12 mph when the front passenger lower control arm detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local repair show. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:04v029000 (steering:linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 135,000. rds | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 100 | ||
| When turning a corner. i noticed the check engine light was on. the this happened a second time a week later, and then several additional times. i took the car to independent mechanic and he checked it out but couldn't diagnose the problem. he only speculated that it could be the pvc box, but that they were not sure it would fix the problem. the car had approximately 100k after this happened about eight times in the next 3 months, i took the car to volvo dealer. they checked it out, and told me it may be the pvc box, but they were not sure this would fix the problem. i took it to another mechanic and who said it was the catalytyic converter. this problem has been ongoing for a year. i took the car to another mechanic and he changed the spark plugs and cabin filter. he told me to take the car to the volvo dealership/service to have the computer reset. he said, because the car looses pressure and stalls when you make a quick turn. i called volvo they said this would fix the problem. i took the car to volvo to get an oil change. they told me the car stalled out on the mechanic 3 times and the check engiine light was on. they checked the car on the computer and told me the engine coils needed replacing. that was the problem. i paid for the engine coils to be replaced and some other work which totaled $1350.00. i picked the car up on friday, on monday, while turning a corner the car stalled out, no power, no steering, just onboard lights. it happened again on tuesday morning. i experienced this problem when the car was under recall. the dealership fixed it, but it seems as though this problem is occuring again. this is dangerous and volvo should be responsible and fix these cars. there are some serious mechanical/engine problems with this vehicle. | |||
| 01/05/2007 | 1 | 05/24/2006 | |
| Ltr re 2004 volvo s60 2.5 t steering defect; seeking steering of my vehicle be corrected, re-engineered to that of any current volvo sedan; please contact her by mail or phone within 14 days of this letter. *kb the consumer stated the tires were rubbing against the steering well when making turns. the dealer performed a temporary fix by installing a steering rack limiter to prevent the tire rubbing. the consumer called the dealer back once the problem returned and was then informed that there was a steering engineering defect with the vehicle and the manufacturer was offering a steering replacement kit that could be installed at no cost. once the replacement kit was installed, the consumer soon discovered the steering radius was incredibly diminished and that she could no longer make u-turns at an intersection. the dealer told the consumer the steering kit was the only solution that volvo offered. the consumer stated the coolant light was on. the dealer stated the radiator was leaking. *jb | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 30 | 5 | 05/31/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning left or right the tires touches the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection on four occasions. the first time the dealer placed steering blocks on the vehicle. the second, third and fourth times the dealer adjusted the control arms. however none of these efforts remedied the problem. the problem continues and the vehicle has not been returned to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. updated 2/24/2006 - power steering reservoir leaked fluid from the bottom hose near the clamp. the consumer heard a metal on metal sound while turning the wheel. the dealer modified the steering stops. al four taillight and both low beam bulb went out. *nm | |||