2005 Volvo XC90 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo XC90. 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.

• 10V566000Nov 8, 2010416 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2010, 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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• 09V483000Dec 18, 2009158,733 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2005, S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004 +2 more

  Reported issue: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain…

  Possible consequence: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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• 07V221000May 25, 200742,211 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.

  Possible consequence: Misplacement of the jack's crank handle can pose a safety risk as it can result in a short circuit of the battery which could then lead to a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. This warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. The recall began…

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• 06V155000May 5, 2006126,743 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2006

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.

  Possible consequence: The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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• 06V144000Apr 28, 2006122,431 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2006

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.

  Possible consequence: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

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• 05V529000Nov 17, 200510,259 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
  Covers: Volvo XC90 2005, S80 2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.

  Possible consequence: Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. If the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. An electrical short could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. The recall began on january 31, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE10025Central Electronic Module FailureClosed · Jul 20, 2010
• EA06006Volvo xc90 battery cable failuresClosed · Mar 21, 2006
• PE05064Windshield wiper arm performanceClosed · Dec 2, 2005
• PE05057Volvo xc90 battery cable failuresClosed · Nov 2, 2005

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