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2002 VOLVO V70

6 recalls Risk Grade: B- 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 part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Over time, it can crack and leak fuel in hot climates with varying fuel quality.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump cracks, you might notice a strong gasoline smell and/or fuel leak. If an ignition source is present, this could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect the fuel pump and replace it with a modified, leak-resistant one at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to prevent any potential issues.
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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 #04V051000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake light system has two relays that help your brake lights work. In some cases, these relays can malfunction, making it hard for other drivers to see when you're slowing down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights don't come on when you press the brake pedal, other drivers might not know you're slowing down, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will swap out the faulty relays with new, improved ones – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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High Priority #21V800000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your V70 or XC70 is designed to protect you in a crash. But in your 2001-2007 model, the air bag's propellant can degrade over time, causing a potentially deadly explosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflates with a faulty propellant, it could burst apart and send sharp metal pieces into the driver's face or body, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the driver's air bag with a safer, updated one at no cost to you. Make sure to schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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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
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is a portable navigation system that helps you find your way. In certain units, the battery inside this device can overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could burst into flames, which could cause a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty battery and install a spacer to prevent future overheating, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible and contact Garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit their website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall for more information.
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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 #03V284000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Isofix system is a safety feature that helps secure child seats. We're sending you a corrected guide and instructions to help you use it properly, because the original one was missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Isofix guide wasn't installed, you might not know how to correctly secure your child seat, which could lead to a safety issue.
Free Fix
You'll receive a package with the corrected Isofix guide and installation instructions. If you want, you can take your vehicle to a Volvo dealer for the guide's installation, which will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Under Review #06V441000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The throttle position sensor helps your car know how far you've pressed the gas pedal. In some 2006 Volvo models, this sensor can get dirty or misread, causing issues with how your car accelerates.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your warning lights may come on and your car could shift into 'limp mode' without warning, making it harder to drive. This could happen while you're driving at any speed.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your car to fix this issue, and it's free. You should schedule the update as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience.
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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

EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other VOLVO V70 Years

2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2001
9 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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