I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES (MARCH AND APRIL) FOR RECALL R89978. "THE DOOR LATCHES CAN WEAKEN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE DOOR OR WORSE DRIVE THE CAR BELIEVING THAT THE DOOR IS SECURELY CLOSED WHEN IT'S NOT." IN THE VOLVO RECALL LETTER, IT STATES TO CALL THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR AT NO COST. IT'S ALMOST J…
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I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES (MARCH AND APRIL) FOR RECALL R89978. "THE DOOR LATCHES CAN WEAKEN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE DOOR OR WORSE DRIVE THE CAR BELIEVING THAT THE DOOR IS SECURELY CLOSED WHEN IT'S NOT." IN THE VOLVO RECALL LETTER, IT STATES TO CALL THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR AT NO COST. IT'S ALMOST JUNE AND MY DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS FROM VOLVO. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL RECEIVE PARTS FROM VOLVO. THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE ACCESS TO AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326212
55,000 miles · Apr 8, 2019
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THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR OPENNED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION DUE TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR IN THE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM
NHTSA ODI #11194802
16,000 miles · Nov 17, 2014
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO KICK IN THE SIDE COLLISION PROTECTION BAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PROTECTION BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO KICK IN THE SIDE COLLISION PROTECTION BAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PROTECTION BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
Remedy: Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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