Volvo V70 2008
Model V70 made in 2008 by Volvo got 3 recalls as well as 43 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment. The car has one 3.2 engine.
Model 2008
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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3.2 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 16/24/19 | 19.6/33.3/24.0531 | Premium | 2367 | MIDSIZE STATION WAGONS | 24-Jul-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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
09V218000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 02/06/2008 to 03/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 17614 | 07/08/2009 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/12/2009 | 06/12/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. the engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. the driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2009. owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo recall no. r214.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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
08V032000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 05/15/2007 to 10/16/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1900 | 02/20/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 01/28/2008 | 01/28/2008 | 571 | 213 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems. labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. the recall began on february 20, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo recall no. 189.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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-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 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Volvo: service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
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 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
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 | |
TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
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 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Volvo: when there are fuel pressure/guage problems there is a process for determining the fault. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
TB-20532 | 02/13/2009 | 10028827 | Volvo: the fuel gauge is inaccurate. after filling tank, fuel gauge rises to indicate approx. 1/2-3/4 tank but not read full; after fuel is consumed, fuel gauge drops normally til approx. 1/4, after which the fuel level does not change. | 06/01/2009 | |
23-33 | 05/13/2008 | 10025024 | Checking fuel gauge accuracy at cps. *pe | 07/01/2008 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
PARKING BRAKE | |||||
RTJ-18923 | 07/27/2009 | 10030931 | Volvo: when diagnosing an electrically operated parking brake that will not apply or release or a parking brake module (pbm) that is not responding, attention should be paid to which diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) are set. *p | 12/23/2009 | |
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 | |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
16094 | 06/20/2008 | 10025721 | Noise from front seat belt-b pillar: there may be a slight rattling noise from the front seat belts heard in the b-pillar area. *pe | 09/03/2008 | |
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
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 | |
STEERING | |||||
RTJ-20858 | 04/15/2009 | 10030288 | Volvo: a knocking noise in the steering. new outer tie rods with improved corrosion resistance were implemented into production on vehicles with speed sensitive steering after the chassis numbers in the header. these parts will also superse | 09/18/2009 | |
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
SB-64-230 | 10/27/2010 | 10035124 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
TSB-15636 | 10/27/2010 | 10034706 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty information. had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting | 01/05/2011 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
6453 | 01/24/2012 | 10043546 | Stron whining noise from power steering pump while moving the steering wheel. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
TJ-24192-1 | 03/31/2011 | 10039107 | Volvo: the electrical opening of the tailgate is not functioning due to corrosion of wiring. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
TJ-24192-1 | 03/31/2011 | 10039107 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
TJ-24192-1 | 03/31/2011 | 10039107 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
TJ-24192-1 | 03/31/2011 | 10039107 | Volvo: the electrical opening of the tailgate is not functioning due to corrosion of wiring. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
TJ-20698 | 05/29/2012 | 10044280 | Volvo: water may enter bulkhead area from running down windscreen due to an inaccurate arch welding and water flush noise is audible when driving around a corner. *pe | 06/04/2012 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
7608 | 11/09/2007 | 10023631 | Suspension noise - analysis and repair instructions. *nj | 01/17/2008 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
RTJ-17644 | 07/29/2009 | 10032644 | Volvo: front subframe rear bushing, groaning/knocking noise. the noise can occur when turning, accelerating, braking, or in a situation with side loads. models v70 r-design included. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
TJ-25336 | 11/28/2012 | 10047942 | Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. m | 12/10/2012 |