2008 Volvo C70 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 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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• 08V329000Jul 23, 20081,020 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Volvo C70 2008–2009, C30 2008–2009, S40 2008–2009 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.

  Possible consequence: This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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