1998 VOLVO V70XC
1 recalls, 35 complaints - 36 TSBs
04V504000 Oct 21, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANKS CRACKING. IT ISN'T HAPPENING TO THE ONES THAT AREN'T ALL WHEEL DRIVE. I NEED MINE REPLACED. PEOPLE ARE APPREHENSIVE ABOUT PULLING A USED TANK FROM A YARD BECAUSE IT MIGHT ALSO BE CRACKED. I WAS TOLD THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM BUILT AROUND IT IS... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2010
Incident date: Jul 26, 2010
ON A LARGE NUMBER OF VOLVOS THE ABS COMPUTER FAILS RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROPER BRAKING. NORMAL USE CAUSES THIS, IN THIS ALL TO COMMON FAILURE, AND VOLVO IS AWARE OF THEIR SHORT COMINGS IN THIS PROBLEM, THUS FAR REFUSING TO CORRECT A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT MAY HAVE ALREADY RESULTED IN INJUR... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 29, 2010
Incident date: Jul 26, 2010
ON A LARGE NUMBER OF VOLVOS THE ABS COMPUTER FAILS RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROPER BRAKING. NORMAL USE CAUSES THIS, IN THIS ALL TO COMMON FAILURE, AND VOLVO IS AWARE OF THEIR SHORT COMINGS IN THIS PROBLEM, THUS FAR REFUSING TO CORRECT A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT MAY HAVE ALREADY RESULTED IN INJUR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Oct 31, 2008
Incident date: Oct 4, 2008
THE COMPLAINT THAT I HAVE WITH MY 98 V70 XC AWD IS WITH A RECENT TIRE ROTATION WITH MY OIL CHANGE A WEEK AFTER IT STARTED TO SOUND AS IF MY MUFFLER WAS DRAGGING AND IT ALSO SOUNDED LIKE REAR TIRES ARE DRAGGING. MY MECHANIC THINK IT MAY POSSIBLY BE THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FROM THE INTERNET WHAT I'VE THI... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 14, 2007
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN DOOR WAS SHUT AND CAR WAS OFF. VOLVO N.A. WAS CONTACTED AND REQUESTED THAT THEIR SPECIALIST LOOK AT VEHICLE. THEY CLAIM THAT SOMETHING WAS STUCK IN THE DOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. VOLVO CLAIMS THAT A MARK ON THE DOOR IS PROOF. HOWE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2005
SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (PURCHASED USED) I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND TRACS SYSTEMS. I NOTICED IF THE CAR WAS "COLD" IN A COLD CLIMATE, THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, IF ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. OTHERWISE, THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION ALTOGETHER. THE BR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: Nov 11, 2005
65,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A REGULARLY DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 18, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. HOWEVER, AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WHEN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. UPON INSPECTION, THE FUSE TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS OBSERVED TO BE BLOWN. THE FUSE WAS CHANGED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND LO... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 3, 2006
Incident date: Apr 14, 2006
A FEW WEEKS AGO, I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG GAS FUEL SMELL FROM MY 98 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY AWD FROM THE GAS TANK AREA. THE SMELL COMES FROM THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE RR WHEEL, ON TOP OF THE PLASTIC PANEL WHICH COVERS THE FUEL TANK. THE LEAK IS NOTICEABLE WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ONLY WAY FOR ME ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2006
Incident date: Mar 22, 2006
WHILE RUNNING SLOWLY MY VOLVO 98 XC JUST SLOWED UP AND STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER ABOUT A HALF MINUTE AND 3 TRIES. WHEN IT DID NOT START, THERE WAS NO SOUND OF "TURNOVER" OCCURRING. NO DAMAGE HAPPENED, SINCE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY WITHIN A PARKING GARAGE. THE FIRST FAILURE (THAT MIRRORED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
I HAVE A VOLVO V70 XC, AWD, 1998. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER, SMYTHE VOLVO, FOR A ROUTINE REPAIR OF CLUNKING NOISE I HEARD. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO A STRUT PROBLEM, BUT ALSO FOUND SEVERAL UN-RELATED REPAIR ITEMS. ALL TOGETHER, THEY SPENT TWO DAYS ON REPAIR AND CHARGED ME $1700 FOR IT. ON ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
I HAVE A VOLVO V70 XC, AWD, 1998. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER, SMYTHE VOLVO, FOR A ROUTINE REPAIR OF CLUNKING NOISE I HEARD. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO A STRUT PROBLEM, BUT ALSO FOUND SEVERAL UN-RELATED REPAIR ITEMS. ALL TOGETHER, THEY SPENT TWO DAYS ON REPAIR AND CHARGED ME $1700 FOR IT. ON ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 22, 2005
I HAVE A VOLVO V70 XC, AWD, 1998. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER, SMYTHE VOLVO, FOR A ROUTINE REPAIR OF CLUNKING NOISE I HEARD. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO A STRUT PROBLEM, BUT ALSO FOUND SEVERAL UN-RELATED REPAIR ITEMS. ALL TOGETHER, THEY SPENT TWO DAYS ON REPAIR AND CHARGED ME $1700 FOR IT. ON ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Aug 24, 2005
Incident date: Feb 28, 2005
THE TAILGATE LOCK MECHANISM ON MY 1998 V70XC WAGON OFTEN FAILS TO LATCH IN COLD WEATHER. THIS AS NOT BEEN TOO BIG A PROBLEM HERE IN ARIZONA - TYPICALLY OCCURRING IF THE TAILGATE IS OPENED IN THE OCCASIONAL COLD MORNINGS - AS THE DAY WARMS UP THE MECHANISM USUALLY ALWAYS LATCHS CORRECTLY. USUALLY W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 9, 2005
Incident date: Apr 8, 2005
IDLING IN A LOT THE CAR CUT OUT, DROVE IT TO THE VOLVO DEALER TO CHECK, NOTHING FOUND TO BE WRONG. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE POWER DIMINISHED WHILE DRIVING, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO CHECKED EVERYTHING AND COULD FIND NO PROBLEM, BUT HEARD FOR THE FIRST TIME....THERE COULD BE AN AIR MIX PROBLEM...WI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Apr 18, 2003
DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED HER VEHICLE OVER TWO YEARS AGO. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND IT WILL NOT HOLD A BALANCE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE CURRENTLY TELLING HER IT IS FIXED. THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL SHAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE PU... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 30, 2005
Incident date: Mar 17, 2005
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IT ROLLED BACK, AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK *BF *NM
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 17, 2005
Incident date: Feb 14, 2005
FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL UNIT ON 1998 VOLVO XC70 AUTOMOBILE. ACCORDING TO DEALERS, IT IS A COMMON FAILURE AND HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IT RENDERS THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SYSTEM AS NOT-WORKING AND IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRACS AND ABS SYSTEMS TO FAIL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2004
1998 VOLVO V70XC, REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL TIMING BELT TENSIONER NOT SPECIFIC AS TO MILEAGE FOR SUCH REPLACEMENT, REPLACED TIMING BELT AT 70,000 MILES AS REQUIRED, TENSIONER APPEARED GOOD ON INSPECTION, NO VOLVO TSB ADVISING REPLACEMENT, TENSIONER FAILED AT 84,000 MILES, VOLVO WARRANTY REJECTED REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 7, 2004
PRIOR TO DEALER VISIT FOR 60,000 MILE SERVICE, THE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS BEGAN COMING ON PERIODICALLY. DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND CODES ABS-314 & 324 SET IN SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT MODULE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $675. DEALER SAID THAT ALTHOUGH THE LIGHTS INDICATED LOSS OF ABS, BRAKIN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 10, 2004
Incident date: Sep 25, 2004
I HAVE A 1998 VOLVO V70 XC. THE SRS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON- I HAVE IT TESTED AND 2 OR 3 TIMES I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK IT JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS IT IS BACK ON AGAIN. OTHER TIMES THE SENSOR CODES INDICATED THE REAR SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS BAD, THE DRIVERS ENTI... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 10, 2004
Incident date: Sep 25, 2004
I HAVE A 1998 VOLVO V70 XC. THE SRS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON- I HAVE IT TESTED AND 2 OR 3 TIMES I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK IT JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS IT IS BACK ON AGAIN. OTHER TIMES THE SENSOR CODES INDICATED THE REAR SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS BAD, THE DRIVERS ENTI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 18, 2004
ABS BRAKES ACTIVATED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRACS OFF, REAR WHEEL SPIN IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS EVEN WITH THE TRACKS ON. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE (OVER $600). CAR WAS BEHAVING IN AN UNSAFE MANNER AS THE ABS BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE AND PREVENT CAR FROM STOPPI... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Mar 18, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT OPEN ON COLD DAYS. BECAUSE OF THAT I CANNOT FILL THE WINDSHIELD FLUID AND WHEN THE WINDSHIELD GETS DIRTY FROM THE VEHICLES IN FRONT, MY WIFE CAN BARELY SEE HER WAY.*AK I COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER ABOUT IT SINCE THE FIRST WINTER, WE GOT THE CAR IN 1998. THIS YE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
ABS CONTROL MODULE FAULTY AT 55,000 -- ABS NON-FUNCTIONAL-- VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR. *LA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: May 25, 2003
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FELL APART CAUSING US TO LOOSE LIGHTS WHILE ON HIGHWAY. THOUGH A RECALL IS LISTED FOR THIS YEAR AND THIS PROBLEM, VOLVO REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE OR DO THE REPAIR PER THE RECALL. RECALL CAMPAIGN # 99V235000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 2, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
COMING DOWN A HILL IN VALLEY CENTER CA. THE TIMING BELT ON MY VOLVO XC 1998, VIN # [XXX], BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DESTRUCT AND LOSS OF HYDRAULICS TO POWER THE BRAKES AND STEERING, NEARLY VEERED INTO A CANYON. THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF THE TIMING BELT AT 70,000 MILES. THE VOLVO ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 27, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THEN HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT HER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE WERE CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURE SENT A TECHNICIAN OUT TO SEE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE RESULTS WERE. *AK PH. *JB
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
May 3, 2003
Incident date: Jan 12, 2003
INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE (TRACS OFF/ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON). DEALER STATES THE BRAKES WILL STILL WORK WITH THE LIGHTS ON/FAULTY PART. HOWEVER, I DON'T FEEL "SAFE" IN THE CAR AND FEEL THE PART IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY MANUFACTURER. BRAKES HAVE SINCE HESITATED ON TWO OCCAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Mar 14, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68000 MILES WITH GOOD MAINTENANCE AND NO PRECIPITATING FACTORS. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Nov 27, 2002
VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY'S FROM 1998 AND POSSIBLY OTHER MODEL YEARS ARE TURNING UP WITH MALFUNCTIONING CENTRAL CONTROL UNITS FOR THEIR ABS . IT IS HARD TO GET INFORMATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS CLEAR THE MALFUNCTION IS WIDESPREAD IN THIS MODEL AND THAT IT ADVERSELY AFFECTS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 11, 2002
Incident date: Apr 10, 2002
FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL. TANK IS CRACKED, SO THERE IS ALWAYS PUDDLES OF FUEL IN THE CONSUMER'S GARAGE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IT APPEARS TO BE AN EMISSION PROBLEM, ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM AND A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 18, 2001
THERE IS A TOXIC SULFUR DIOXIDE SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BECOME SICK. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIX DEFECT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 8, 1999
CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRACTION CONTROL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID, WITH LESS THAN 1/2 INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND, AND CRASH INTO A POLE . NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 VOLVO V70XC
36 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu
May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-354
Oct 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL
SPJ3070120160419
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER
0013
Nov 1, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SEAT, MINIMIZING LATERAL MOVEMENT. *YD
0019
Sep 1, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, AND REPAIR. *YD
3360019
Sep 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, REPAIR. *YH
430029
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *T
3360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT
350012
Mar 1, 2001
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT
360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT
460005
Jan 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL D
460001
Apr 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 120 KM/H (50-75 MPH). *TT
4430029
Apr 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
830032REV
Mar 1, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS
8830032
Feb 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT
7720001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION BETWEEN THE REAR SPRING, BUMP STOP AND THE SPRING SEAT. *TT
460001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT
830032
Jan 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT
8830013
Nov 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING RAILS AND LOAD ARCHES MODIFICATION. *TT
8830009
Nov 1, 1999
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO ADJUST THE OPENING ANGLE OF THE TAILGATE. *TT
8830022
Sep 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING DOOR LOCKS. *TT
8850007
Sep 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW STYLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB FOR THE FRONT SEATS. *TT
4430011
Jul 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT
3360011
Jun 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE THE POWER SWITCH(S) IN THE DOOR PANEL WITHOUT REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL FROM THE DOOR. *TT
7720001
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ON SOME VEHICLES, A SOUND MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACE. *TT
4460001
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE. *TT
VOLVO V70XC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO V70XC across all model years (1998, 2002).
7
Total Recalls
524
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths