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2006 VOLVO V70 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
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The portable GPS unit in your car is a small device that helps you navigate. It's made by Garmin and is connected to your vehicle's electrical system. In some cases, the device's battery can overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire. This could cause damage to your car's electrical system or even a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
You should stop using the Garmin portable GPS unit right away. Your Volvo dealer will replace the battery with a new one and add a protective spacer, all at no cost to you. This service is free, so don't hesitate to 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 tire information label on your vehicle has incorrect information about tire inflation and loading. This label is like a guide that helps you know how much weight your tires can handle and how much air to put in them.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely on this incorrect label, you might put too much weight in your vehicle or underinflate your tires, which could cause a tire to fail while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will send you the correct label for free, so you can safely use your vehicle. There's no need to visit the dealer in person, they'll mail the correct label to you.
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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 V70 2006 Recalls

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

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