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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| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V155000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 03/03/2003 to 06/11/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 126743 | 06/23/2006 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/05/2006 | 05/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r157.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 6420 | 12/02/2004 | 10016113 | Zf power steering diagnostics on vehicles equipped (ecps) electronically controlled power steering. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/03/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Transmission replaced june 08 front control arms and bushings and coolant reservoir replaced sept. 08 thermostat & housing & temp sensor replaced jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced for 2nd time jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced sept. 07 gasket, o-ring, hose clamp recall sept. 07 power steering pump and brake vacuum pump installed july 07 steering rack solenoid replaced july 07 - (recall may 3, 08?) new bridgestone tires may 07 upper engine torques mount replaced march 07 recall wiper arm 156, ball joint 157 oct. 06 brake pad & rotors replaced oct 06 upgrade software a & c july 05 abs brakes warranty fix may 06 front pads & rear pads & rotors replaced dec. 05 exhaust rubbing on driveline, install kit to hold exhaust off driveline dec. 05 left rear wheel bearing & hub, rear pads & rotors replaced june 05 4 new tires june 05 turbo control valve replaced march 05 front pads and rotors replaced oct. 04. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2004 volvo xc-90 at night i experienced a momentary loss of control, followed by the headlights pausing and then going from high beams to low. the instrument cluster lost some of it's displays and the door locks became inoperative. the data display warned me of an urgent srs failure. i was at low speed a block from home so i crept home and the next day sent the car to triad volvo by roll-back wrecker. problem was failure of central electronic module. i called volvo corporate and they seemed disinterested. *tr | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 10 | 1 | 04/23/2005 |
| Steering feels sloppy and car pulls to the left. dealer sent it for alignment for more that 10 times. problem not rectified. dealer also replaced the flange nut in the steering wheel but feels still sloppy. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2004 | 2 | ||
| On august, 26, 2004 there was a major malfunction in our volvo xc90 (2004). while driving with 2 small children in car seats and 2 adults on a major highway; suddendly, there was no acceleration in the gas pedal and the stearing wheel did not function. we managed to slowly move to the side of the road from what momentum was left in the car, and avoid an accident. we were obviously very shaken up, and find this car completely unsafe. it has been 3 weeks now getting the run around with the cherry hill, new jersey volvo dealer. they said there's nothing wrong with the car. the car is unsafe for our family, and presents a danger for others on the road. we are afraid it will stop dead again on a major highway with death or injuries occuring to either ourselves or others. the dealer asked us what we wanted we finally said, (after they said they'd get us a new suv and did not) that we want our money back ($3,000 deposit) and we don't want this car they sold us. today, they made us take this car back and they are refusing our request to refund our money. also, the car was towed on a flat bed truck in to the dealer on july 13th, 2004 as the car did not start.. relays were loose in the icm and cem etc., [we have the service order] on this day, the message on the car said something to the effect urgent malfunction in suv air bags... and we unloaded the family and it was towed to the volvo dealership. and the car's 2 side mirrors work one day and not the next. tomorrow i take matthew to his first day at pre-school, and i'm half thinking what if something happens to the car when we're driving. it's amazing to me that volvo can let me leave their parking lot with this car this evening, and the aren't taking safety seriously at all. so, at 11:00 pm i am up letting the nhtsa know what's going on. we are willing to help in anyway we can. sincerely, the lawrence family.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 23000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the steering column makes a knocking noise when it is turned. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. the current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 23,000. updated 6/9/08 *cn the vehicle also had a power steering leak. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 23000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the steering column makes a knocking noise when it is turned. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. the current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 23,000. updated 6/9/08 *cn the vehicle also had a power steering leak. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 volvo xc90 front right tire became disconnected from the axle and collapsed under the vehicle. upon inspection mechanic determined that the tie rod snapped in half. *kb the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician found out that there had been a recall on the tie rod (recall 06v155000). the tire rods were replaced on both side under the recall. *nm | |||
| 05/24/2006 | 28398 | 1 | 07/21/2005 |
| The front end tie rod broke suddenly on our 2004 volvo xc90 bringing the car to a complete halt just after my son had pulled on to the exit ramp after driving 35 miles on a major 6 lane highway in new jersey. we were soooo lucky. volvo replaced both front end tie rods with what they claim to be a new and improved tie rod. we still question the safety of the car at this point and will not allow our teenagers to drive it on the highway. volvo usa has been antagonistic with us about taking back the car but our local dealer is willing to trade it for another volvo. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1000 | 10 | 10/01/2004 |
| I have had numerous failures with my 1990 volvo: i am on my third set of tires, and i have 30,000 miles. i have had several shock absorbers replaced ,a tie rod break, and many electrical problems. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/30/2006 | 9750 | 4 | 05/28/2004 |
| Unsafe front suspension repaired 4 times by volvo involving district factory technical supervisor and technicians on 3 of four occasions and the vehicle still has serious safety and handling concerns - no one in the family will drive the car. it has also had serious performance related safety issues regarding vehicle electronics virtually shutting the vehicle down in the middle of an interstate. anti skid problems on multiple occasions. drivers seat belt anchor was improperly attached and would not have held in an accident. the steering wheel came dangerously loose while driving and the dealership stated that it had never been properly affixed. (i have owned 300 cars in my life and never has a steering wheel come loose)! tires were abnormally badly and quickly due to significant suspension problems and were not warranty by the manufacture.. electrical problems caused several fuses to blow in the dark effectively turning all rear marker and tail lights off. it was necessary to drive with the hazard lights on to avoid being hit by another driver. *tr | |||