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2001 VOLVO S80

8 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09V483000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is a critical component that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Over time, it can crack in hot climates with temperature fluctuations and poor fuel quality.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump cracks, you might notice a fuel smell or leak. If there's an ignition source nearby, this could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect the fuel pump and replace it with a new, crack-resistant design if necessary – all at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Critical #07E023000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder in your brakes is a critical part that helps slow your vehicle down. In certain cases, the seal in this part can fail and let brake fluid leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, you could lose brake fluid, which can cause your brakes to perform poorly. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which could result in serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Cardone will give you a full refund for the defective master cylinder. They'll contact you directly to arrange the process. You can also call them at 1-800-777-4780 to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Critical #04V451000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The electric cooling fan in your vehicle is a part that helps keep your engine cool. In some cases, it can overheat and potentially cause damage to the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a small chance of a fire breaking out in the engine area. This is a serious situation that could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty cooling fan with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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High Priority #21V766000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your S80 or S60 is a safety device that deploys to protect you in a crash. Over time, the propellant inside the air bag can break down, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will swap out the faulty air bag with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
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High Priority #20V681000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys to cushion your head and chest in a crash. In some 2001-2003 S80 and S60 models, the inflator that makes the airbag deploy could rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's side airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or, in extreme cases, death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.
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High Priority #01V100000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
What Happened
The rear seat belt anchorage bolts in the rear outboard seats of your vehicle may not be tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, you may not be properly restrained, which could increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to an authorized dealer, where they will inspect and tighten the anchorage bolts to the correct torque level, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Moderate #10V566000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Garmin GPS system is a portable device that helps you navigate. Its battery can overheat and catch fire if not fixed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could ignite and cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty battery and add a spacer to prevent overheating, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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 BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
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Under Review #06V441000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The throttle positioning sensor in your vehicle helps control how far the accelerator pedal moves. In some cases, this sensor may not work properly, and a dirty throttle housing or software issue could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a warning light will turn on, and your vehicle may go into a reduced power mode, which could make it harder to accelerate or control while driving.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix this issue, and you won't have to pay a thing. This update will help prevent the warning light and reduced power mode from coming on unnecessarily.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other VOLVO S80 Years

2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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