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2005 VOLVO XC90

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 the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Over time, in hot climates and with varying fuel quality, it can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might smell fuel or see a leak. If there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect the fuel pump and replace it with a revised design if needed, 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 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 #06V155000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The outer tie rod assembly in your vehicle is a critical part that helps steer your vehicle. The ball joint that connects it can wear out and deform under heavy loads.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might notice that your vehicle is hard to steer, especially at high speeds or when turning. This could increase your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty tie rod assembly with a new, improved one at no cost to you. They'll do this fix for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY 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
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is a portable navigation system that uses a battery to work. In some cases, the battery can get too hot and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty battery with a new one and add a spacer to prevent overheating, all for free. They'll also guide you through the process of determining if your unit is affected, and you can reach them at the phone number or website provided.
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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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Moderate #07V221000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The battery cable and jack in your vehicle have a safety issue. When you're doing maintenance, the jack's crank handle can get stuck under a bracket that holds the battery, which can lead to a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the jack's crank handle gets stuck under the bracket, it could cause a short circuit, leading to a fire. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect the battery area and add a warning label to the bracket to remind you not to put the jack's crank handle in the wrong place. This repair is free, and you should schedule it to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT WHILE DOING BATTERY MAINTENANCE THE JACK'S CRANK HANDLE CAN BE MISPLACED UNDER A BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE BATTERY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
MISPLACEMENT OF THE JACK'S CRANK HANDLE CAN POSE A SAFETY RISK AS IT CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD THEN LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE JACK CRANK HANDLE AND A WARNING LABEL WITH APPROVED TEXT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE BATTERY. THIS WARNING LABEL WILL INFORM AN OPERATOR NOT TO PLACE THE JACK CRANK HANDLE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Moderate #06V144000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The wiper arm in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you see the road. It's the long rod that swings back and forth to clear snow and water from your windshield. In extreme winter weather, it could slip off its axle and get stuck, making it impossible to move the wipers from the park position.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wipers are stuck, you'll have no way to clear the snow and water from your windshield during a snowstorm. This could severely impair your visibility, making it hard to see the road and potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts for free. This is a complimentary repair, so you won't have to pay anything. Schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get this essential fix done.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Moderate #05V529000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
In your vehicle, the starter solenoid is a critical part that helps the engine start. Due to an assembly error, the B+ terminal and starter motor solenoid might conflict, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, smoke could appear from under the hood and you might struggle to start the car. If the short circuit occurs while driving, the dashboard warning lights could go out, and you might lose power to the vehicle. In the worst case, an electrical short could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volvo dealer will inspect and adjust the B+ terminal to ensure a safe distance from the starter motor solenoid, at no cost to you. This repair is free and should be scheduled as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, THE B+TERMINAL MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE B+TERMINAL AND THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID MAY DEVELOP INTO A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY CABLE TO GROUND.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SMOKE MAY APPEAR FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR. IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT HAPPENS DURING DRIVING, ELECTRICAL POWER COULD BE LOST RESULTING IN THE WARNING LAMPS BEING DEACTIVATED. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INCREASE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE B+TERMINAL AND THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID BY ADJUSTING THE TERMINAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Browse by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other VOLVO XC90 Years

2011
1 recall
2010
3 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
5 recalls

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