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 . | |||||||||||||||
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03V284000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/01/2000 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 220407 | 12/19/2003 | OVSC | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 08/01/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, child restraint anchorage systems. the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. if the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. owner notification began on december 19, 2003. owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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15 | 06/12/2002 | 635242 | Accessories bulletin regarding anti-theft sotrage box. *tt | 10/21/2002 | |
20 | 06/13/2002 | 20 | 635229 | Subject regarding accessory electronic module. *tt | 10/21/2002 |
21 | 06/17/2002 | 21 | 635210 | Rear bumper sensor kit that employs state of the art technology to warn the driver of unseen objects when backing up. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
3808 | 05/24/2001 | 621838 | Customer may complain of fuel gauge not showing full and trip computer distance to empty. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
8818 | 11/02/2000 | 618503 | Subject regarding remote unlock triggering alarm on another car. *tt | 04/14/2001 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
3630 | 10/03/2001 | 626885 | Trip computer scrolling function, erratic. *yd | 12/19/2001 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
0019 | 12/01/2001 | 627793 | Subject regarding climate control air intake, whistling noise. *yd | 02/25/2002 | |
8741 | 10/11/2001 | 626868 | Information regarding evaporator temperature sensor. *yh | 12/19/2001 | |
8737 | 08/06/2001 | 624146 | Subject regarding cabin filter replacement. *yd | 11/01/2001 | |
8735 | 05/02/2001 | 8735 | 621882 | Information regarding a/c tracer dye added to the a/c system. *tt | 10/03/2001 |
8734 | 11/21/2000 | 615902 | Information introducing new stepper motors for the climate system. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
18A | 03/26/2002 | 18 | 635248 | Subject regarding volvo navigation system. *tt | 10/21/2002 |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
0040 | 11/01/2003 | 10010476 | Exchange unit radio/cd player hu-80x. service campaign no. 123b. *tt | 11/24/2004 | |
3923 | 08/08/2001 | 3923 | 626170 | Information regarding radio replacement, reload software blocked. *yh | 12/13/2001 |
1 | 10/01/2000 | 1 | 618484 | Subject regarding volvo compact disc systems. *tt | 04/14/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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12/03/2005 | 1000 | 10 | |
Volvo, 2001 v70 - vin yv1sw58d111019707 this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. since purchased new, car has had multiple system failures leading to various unsafe driving conditions including brake system failure and engine failure (including loss of braking and steering systems). manufacturer has acknowledged unusual nature of this particular vehicle quality defects - concerned that car must be taken off road to avoid serious crash. please advise. *nm | |||
10/25/2005 | 52500 | 5 | 06/22/2001 |
I have volvo v70 t5 wagon with reduced performance and unexpected acceleration and reduction of acceleration. the vehicle stopped on traffic and i was almost rear ended. the vehicle accelerated while entering the garage and causing damage to the body of the vehicle. additionally, the climate control in the car stopped working. my dealer ed schmidt volvo in perrysburg,ohio now saids that i need to replace my throottle module ($1300) and the processor for the climate control ($1400). the vehicle is only three thousand miles beyond warranty. i have a dangerous lemon in my hands and there is nothing i can do. i thank god that my young children where not near the garage when the car accelearted out of control. please feel free to contact me. this car should not be on the road in its present condition. *nm |