Volvo V50 2007

Model V50 made in 2007 by Volvo got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 turbo, 2.4.

Model 2007

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.5 Turbo 5Manual, 6 gears419/27/2221.5/34.6/25.9153Premium1945SMALL STATION WAGONS
2.5 Turbo 5Semiautomatic, 5 gears420/28/2322.3563/36.2032/27.0041Premium1860SMALL STATION WAGONS
2.4 5Manual, 5 gearsF22/29/2424/37.5/28.6396Premium1783SMALL STATION WAGONS
2.4 5Semiautomatic, 5 gearsF22/31/2524.6158/39.2286/29.573Premium1710SMALL STATION WAGONS
2.5 Turbo 5Manual, 6 gearsF21/30/2423.1/37.9/28.0246Premium1783SMALL STATION WAGONS
2.5 Turbo 5Semiautomatic, 5 gearsF21/30/2523.7237/38.7494/28.7385Premium1710SMALL STATION WAGONS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
10V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)416MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/08/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesVolvo 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
08V101000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 01/18/2007 to 03/03/2007V (Vehicle)111403/11/2008MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.03/05/200803/05/2008
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. a soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. if affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.
Consequence SummaryThe capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. the deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the master cylinder. the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo recall no. 194.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
88-4805/21/200810025021Pad passenger airbag disabled light logic changed with srs sofware upgrade. *pe07/01/2008
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
884502/08/200710021204Passenger airbag off indication with belted adult passenger. *kb03/22/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
374010/25/2007374010022375Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07. *nj08/09/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
28-20009/26/200810026143Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 610/02/2008
SMB-28-20008/27/200810026145Volvo: extended warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p-54 csc letter was received. *pe10/02/2008
SMB 28 20008/01/200810026148Volvo: pzev (s40/v50) vehicles have extended warranty coverage for the engine manage ment software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. pzev csc letter was received. *pe10/02/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
RTJ-1974510/15/200810027304Volvo: on the pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle)crankcase ventilation hose and oil trap replacement. the crankcase ventilation hose may crack which may lead to non compliance with evaporative emission legal requirements. *pe01/12/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Ready06/06/2011
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm06/06/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SMB 23-03701/17/201210043544Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb04/10/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
28-7401/03/200828-7410022612Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj09/12/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RTJ-2132407/10/200910032425Volvo: 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 and03/24/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
400207/07/200610016434Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt09/12/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
432 02507/01/200810025482Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe08/13/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TJ-593105/14/201010033816Volvo: 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 possib09/20/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
RTJ-2029304/27/200910030425A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe10/02/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
TL-2010909/02/201010034507Volvo: 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. *pe11/22/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
TJ-18381-712/21/201010037821Ready06/06/2011
TJ-18381-712/21/201010037821Volvo: 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. *rm06/06/2011
TIRES
US15309.4.104/23/201210044085Volvo: 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
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
0021107/15/200710022699New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj09/21/2007
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16711/01/200716710021662New software created to help improve battery life, alarm function, climate control, and customer satisfaction of the vehicle. *kb updated 01/17/08. *nj06/15/2007
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
TJ-773204/22/201010033809Volvo: grinding bearing noise from rear hub, awd. may be grinding noise from rear hub on vehicles with all wheel drive (awd). symptom could be caused by worn out hub bearing due to geometrical conflict with brake dust shield. *pe09/20/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT
03/16/20091
 Took car seats to pacific safety council to check proper installation of two car seats. technician found granddaughters seat (base) stuck in rear facing position. would not return to forward facing position. technician had seen issue before so we removed base, returned bar to proper position and attached car seat. this was done with my assistance. did not want child returning home in improperly installed car seat. called britax with problem and issue was not resolved. my concern is the safely of seat. is it going to pop back into rear facing position during an accident or prior? was there a change made in newer models (after 05)? if not recalled, were they aware of issue? *tr
TIRES
01/05/200810300411/08/2006
 Slow leak, left rear passenger tire. *tr
TIRES - SIDEWALL
07/09/20076522111/08/2006
 Side wall bubble leading to low speed (<10 mph) blowout. *tr
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/10/20077500111/08/2006
 Sudden flat (not blowout); left rear. tire unrecoverable. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MNGOLDEN VALLEY55426Borton Volvo, Inc.8212747
NVLAS VEGAS89117Sonic- Volvo LV, LLC304-6603