'02 Volvo V70 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
NOV 15, 2006 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
170099
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 15, 2006
Model Affected:
2002 VOLVO V70
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: |
FEB 02, 2004 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3242
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 02, 2004
Model Affected:
2002 VOLVO V70
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Potential Units Affected:
3242
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. R131
| Recall Date: |
AUG 01, 2003 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
220407
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 01, 2003
Model Affected:
2002 VOLVO V70
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER¿S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER¿S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Potential Units Affected:
220407
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. 124