Volvo Xc70 2012
Model Xc70 made in 2012 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility/wiper. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2012
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
12V075000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 05/16/2011 to 10/04/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 11168 | 04/12/2012 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 02/28/2012 | 02/28/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60, xc60, s80 and xc70 vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2011, through october 6, 2011. in these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. as a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the seat wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 12, 2012. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | The volvo recall campaign number is 250.customers may 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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
TJ-26091 | 03/29/2012 | 10043879 | Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
TJ-26091 | 03/29/2012 | 10043879 | Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
TJ-24643.1.5 | 04/10/2012 | 10044146 | Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
SC-253 | 08/02/2012 | 10045348 | Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. when a/c system is operational, there would be a grinding or growling type of noise due to an incorrect adjustment specification of the thermal expansion valve (txv). *pe | 08/28/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
SMB 23038 | 02/09/2012 | 10043545 | Prior approval process for any claims submitted for the replacement of a fuel pump and/or fuel tank. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||||
SMB 23038 | 02/09/2012 | 10043545 | Prior approval process for any claims submitted for the replacement of a fuel pump and/or fuel tank. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
TJ-26091 | 03/27/2012 | 10043899 | Volvo: hesitation upon acceleration. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
SMB-64-252 | 04/24/2012 | 10044090 | Volvo: service campaign. volvo cars north america, llc on behalf of volvo car corporation, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js | 05/09/2012 | |
US26218 | 04/19/2012 | 10044082 | Volvo: volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering (ehpas) pump, may absorb water and expose the pump housing to moisture. over a long period of time this could negatively affect the ope | 05/09/2012 | |
PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | 10044088 | Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js | 05/09/2012 | |
PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | SC64-252 | 10044088 | Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js updated | 05/09/2012 |
PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | SC64-252 | 10044088 | Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2 | 05/09/2012 |
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
01/11/2013 | 5000 | 1 | |
Windshield wiper speed on highest setting is unable to keep up with moderate to heavy rain. called dealership this morning and was told that numerous other customers had called as well and that it is a volvo issue that affects nearly all models. *tr | |||
01/11/2013 | 5000 | ||
Windshield wiper speed on highest setting is unable to keep up with moderate to heavy rain. called dealership this morning and was told that numerous other customers had called as well and that it is a volvo issue that affects nearly all models. |