2006 Volvo XC90 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 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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• 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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