Volvo V50 2008
Model V50 made in 2008 by Volvo got 3 recalls as well as 28 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningequipment and steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 turbo and 2.4.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 18/26/21 | 22.1469/36.4714/26.9015 | Premium | 2142 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 21.7/35.5/26.3008 | Premium | 2250 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.4 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25.0004/39.5001/29.9472 | Premium | 1958 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.4 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25/39.7/29.9985 | Premium | 1958 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/27/22 | 23.8987/38.4468/28.8033 | Premium | 2048 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 19/28/23 | 24.4/39.5/29.4695 | Premium | 1958 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 29-Jun-07 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V197000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 02/11/2008 to 03/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 7 | 04/28/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/28/2008 | 05/01/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. bolts have been found to be out of specification. this has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When carrying roof cargo, the rails may come loose during heavy braking and/or sudden stops increasing the possibility of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail bolts replaced free of charge. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r196.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo 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 upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo 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 upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo 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 upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |
| 37-187 | 01/31/2008 | 10024193 | Service action 187: cem software upgrade - volvo has found that on certain my 2008 s40, v50, c70 and c30 vehicles the alarm system may falsely trigger. csc was received. *nj | 03/20/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: 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 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| SMB 28 200 | 08/01/2008 | 10026148 | Volvo: 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. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| RTJ-19745 | 10/15/2008 | 10027304 | Volvo: 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. *pe | 01/12/2009 | |
| 25-188 | 02/15/2008 | 10024194 | Recall 188 - crankcase ventilation hose clamp -- volvo will perform a voluntary emissions recall to secure the crankcase ventilation hose by adding a clamp. on certain my 2008 s40 and v50. csc was received. *nj | 03/20/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 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 | |
| 28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 432 025 | 07/01/2008 | 10025482 | Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe | 08/13/2008 | |
| 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 | 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 00211 | 07/15/2007 | 10022699 | New 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. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| TJ-7732 | 04/22/2010 | 10033809 | Volvo: 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. *pe | 09/20/2010 | |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH | EXETER | 3833 | Wentworth Motor Co., Inc. | 772 5975 |