'99 Volvo S80 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 2007 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected: |
S80 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
13128
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 29, 2007
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S80
Summary:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Potential Units Affected:
13128
Notes:
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
NOV 15, 2006 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
S80 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
170099
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 15, 2006
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S80
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
170099
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. R155
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2002 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected: |
S80 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
25876
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 07, 2002
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S80
Summary:
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOLING FANS COULD BE INADEQUATE IN A HOT CLIMATE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED.
Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COMPONENTS COULD OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE MELTING OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Potential Units Affected:
25876
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 24, 2000 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected: |
S80 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
49488
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 24, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S80
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.
Potential Units Affected:
49488
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 99
| Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 2004 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected: |
S80 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
149799
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 13, 2004
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S80
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence:
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Potential Units Affected:
149799
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. 141