STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering reservoir return hose might be routed incorrectly, which can cause it to burst, leading to a loss of power steering fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose bursts, you could lose power steering suddenly while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volvo dealers will inspect and fix the hose routing at no cost to you, starting in August 2011.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED PRESSURE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY BURST AT THE STEERING GEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
VOLVO DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
The flexible steel cable in your seat belt is the part that connects you to the seat. In some models from 2007 to 2020, this cable can weaken over time and break, making it harder for the seat belt to keep you secure in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable fails, you could be at a higher risk of serious injury in a crash. This is because your seat belt won't be able to restrain you properly, which could lead to more severe harm.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will swap out the old seat belt anchor cable with a new one for both front seats at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair when it's convenient.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system and owner's manual contain incorrect information, which could lead to tire underinflation. This is a safety issue because your tires don't meet federal safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tires are not properly inflated, you risk a blowout, which could cause a loss of control and potentially lead to an accident.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Volvo dealership as soon as possible, where they will update the tire information label, owner's manual, and tire pressure monitoring system software at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SOFTWARE HAS AN INCORRECT TRIGGER LEVEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, OWNER'S MANUAL LABEL AND TPMS SOFTWARE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is the portable navigation system that helps you find your way. But the battery inside this unit could get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty battery and add a spacer to prevent future overheating issues. This service is free, 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.
Your vehicle's computer system might not work properly, causing issues with the windshield wipers.
Risk if Unfixed
Driving in bad weather without working wipers can increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Volvo will inspect and update the computer software for free, and you should contact them at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED; OR IN CERTAIN CASES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY ACTIVATE WHEN NOT SWITCHED ON.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CEM AND UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
