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2006 VOLVO S80 EQUIPMENT Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Moderate #10V566000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is a separate device that provides navigation. It uses a battery that could overheat and catch fire.
Risk if Unfixed
An overheated battery could cause a fire, potentially leading to significant damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty battery in the Garmin GPS unit, and a spacer will be installed to prevent future overheating. This service will be done at no cost to you, and you should schedule it 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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Low Priority #06V375000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The label on your vehicle shows the correct tire information, but it might be wrong. This label tells you the right tire type and air pressure for your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the label is wrong, you might load your vehicle or inflate your tires incorrectly, which could cause a tire to blow out. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will send you the correct label, free of charge. You should expect to receive it around December 18, 2006.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Other VOLVO S80 2006 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
AIR BAGS
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
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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