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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V529000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 07/02/2004 to 06/04/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 10259 | 01/31/2006 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/17/2005 | 11/17/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. if this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. if the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. an electrical short could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. the recall began on january 31, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r150.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 37-35 | 02/06/2008 | 10020121 | Cem harness terminal corrosion due to water entrance in plenum. *tt updated 4/7/08. *nj | 07/24/2006 | |
| 37150 | 11/17/2005 | 10019017 | Recall 37-150 b+ cable clearance between the cable and the starter motor solenoid. *tt | 01/31/2006 | |
| 3204 | 12/14/2005 | 10018776 | Cem diagnostic trouble code dd21 due to faulty lin-network, alternator not charging. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
| 146 | 02/01/2005 | 10012779 | Relay in the rear electronic module (rem) may fail. service campaign 146. dealer letter, service manager bulletin, tech-net notes, parts bulletin, and letter to owners. *tt | 03/14/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| RTJ-20756 | 10/30/2009 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe | 06/11/2010 | |
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/23/2011 | 104200 | ||
| B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. causing a fire in engine carpartment. car shut down without warning. engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. emergency flashers were inoperative. pulled off to the side of the road and stopped using the emergency brake. smoke was comming from under the hood. opened the hood and found the front of the engine on fire. extiguished the flames. disconnected the negative terminal on the battery located in the trunk, car towed to dealer, in process of repair. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/08/2007 | 25 | 8 | 07/21/2005 |
| On 07/21/07 i purchased a 2005 volvo s80 t6 from momentum volvo in houston, tx. it was delivered on 08/02/2005 brand new with 7 miles on it. the following are an account of the issues and safety hazards this car has had within the last 18 months and 24,000 miles. the first issue was damage from transit - front and rear bumper had to be repaired and painted. the second issue - check engine light came on 01/14/06. it was an exhaust leak. i also complained of no am reception (fixed) . the third issue - check engine light came on again on 01/30/06. this time it was a faulty leakage detection pumped in the exhaust that was replaced. i complained again of no am reception. the fourth issue - car was in shop for recall work for an electrical issue with the starter solenoid and the battery cables. i informed them there was a popping noise under the hood and that there was noise when turning left. momentum blamed it on the tires needing replaced on a car that had 14,913 miles on it - no work done. complained of no am reception. the fifth issue - car was at momentum from 01/30/07 - 02/08/07 because popping noise under hood and clicking noise car made when turning sharply to the left. explanation - popping noise was because struts were not tightened originally. the clicking noise was not found, but they did find that the power steering was not working and replaced the power steering and replaced the steering rack and steering shaft. resolved am issue. the sixth issue - car went back to shop on 02/09/07 - 02/17/07 because of noise when turning left. explanation - frame not being tightened. corrected. the seventh issue that they did not fix the sixth issue. i drove right back to momentum. explanation - faulty electrical wiring under driver's seat where two wires were being ground out. *ak the eighth issue was on april 8, 2007 - automobile has popping sound under hood again there is a metal grinding metal from the passenger side of car near back wheel. *ak | |||