2007 Volvo C70 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 Volvo C70. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V508000Oct 18, 201120,611 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Volvo C70 2006–2012, S60 2011–2012

  Reported issue: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these…

  Possible consequence: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

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• 10V566000Nov 8, 2010416 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
  Covers: Volvo C70 2006–2010, S80 2000–2010, V70 2001–2010 +6 more

  Reported issue: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 08V101000Mar 5, 20081,114 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
  Covers: Volvo C70 2007, S40 2007, V50 2007 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.

  Possible consequence: The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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• 07V218000May 23, 20077,828 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Volvo C70 2007

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.

  Possible consequence: This incorrect assembly may result in the left door not meeting certain legal requirements at a certain crash scenario.

  Remedy: Dealers will adjust the left door bowden cable by removing an existing cable tie and placing the bowden cable in its designated position free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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