2008 Volvo XC70 recalls

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.

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

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.

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.

Defect: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc70 vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2006 through october 1, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the fmvss label, tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure according to fmvss 110.

Why it matters: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

The corrective action is to update the vehicles with a new fmvss label, tire and loading information label and tpms software. volvo retailers will also apply a label with correct maximum tire pressure information to the owner's manual. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Owner notification: June 14, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.