01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2007 Volvo S80 recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V378000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- June 30, 2020
- Potential units
- 308,260campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: December 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
NHTSA 11V378000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- July 26, 2011
- Potential units
- 8,406campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: August 23, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V566000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
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.
Owner notification: November 18, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V335000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- July 22, 2010
- Potential units
- 3,635campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.
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 [email protected] .
Owner notification: August 11, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
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