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 .
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
10V190000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 12/05/2006 to 10/01/2009V (Vehicle)67906/14/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.05/07/201005/07/2010571110
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc70 vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2006 through october 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the fmvss label, tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure according to fmvss 110.
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryThe corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new fmvss label, tire and loading information label and tpms software. volvo retailers will also apply a label with correct maximum tire pressure information to the owner's manual. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r226.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 .
07V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 04/19/2007 to 09/18/2007V (Vehicle)169501/31/2008MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.12/13/200712/13/2007571120
Defect SummaryCertain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. the wheel information label located on the rear driver's side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.
Consequence SummaryThe purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it applies are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating and with rims of appropriate size and type designation.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions. if the owner prefers, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on january 31, 2008. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo recall no. 186.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
08V032000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 04/19/2007 to 10/16/2007V (Vehicle)190002/20/2008MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.01/28/200801/28/2008571213
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo recall no. 189.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011