NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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221 reports54,000 miles · Mar 9, 2009
Electrical SystemPower Train
VOLVO V70 2001 HESITATING TO CHANGE GEAR, PROBLEM OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY DURING SLOW COMMUTE AT APROX. 20-40 MILES/HR. ONE DAY DRIVING THROUGH I-285 IN ATLANTA, GA CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. THANK GOD I WAS AT AN EXIT AREA AND WAS ABLE TO SLIDE CAR TO A NON TRAFFIC AREA. CAR WAS ABLE TO START ENGINE AGAIN APROX. WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES…
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VOLVO V70 2001 HESITATING TO CHANGE GEAR, PROBLEM OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY DURING SLOW COMMUTE AT APROX. 20-40 MILES/HR. ONE DAY DRIVING THROUGH I-285 IN ATLANTA, GA CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. THANK GOD I WAS AT AN EXIT AREA AND WAS ABLE TO SLIDE CAR TO A NON TRAFFIC AREA. CAR WAS ABLE TO START ENGINE AGAIN APROX. WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES. CAR PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO NORTH POINT VOLVO, ALPHARETTA, GA. THE CAR HAD A "SENSOR PROBLEM" AND WAS "CORRECTED", PER THE DEALER.. TODAY CAR IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS - HESITANT TO CHANGE GEAR. I AM WORRIED IT WILL TURN OFF AGAIN ONE DAY. RESEARCHING IN THE INTERNET FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEMS. VOLVO COMPANY SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10261324
115,636 miles · Mar 9, 2009
VisibilityInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUNROOF IN HER VEHICLE, A METAL BAR CRASHED DOWN ON HER HEAD. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A SLIGHT LACERATION TO HER HEAD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUNROOF IN HER VEHICLE, A METAL BAR CRASHED DOWN ON HER HEAD. SHE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A SLIGHT LACERATION TO HER HEAD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 115,636. UPDATED 04-24-09 *BF UPDATED 04/27/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10261270
120,000 miles · Mar 2, 2009
Seats
SIBLING FILING COMPLAINT FOR FATHER (MY EMAIL HIS NAME AND ADDRESS LISTED). HEATED SEAT ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNT HOLE THROUGH LEATHER UPHOLSTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FUSE FOR HEATED SEATS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260397
80,000 miles · Nov 24, 2008
Power Train
TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION LAST YEAR, NOW JERKS AT 3RD GEAR. 92,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10249644
75,455 miles · Nov 19, 2008
Vehicle Speed Control
I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 AND I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95 WHEN THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE, JUST WENT LIMB, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT ME AND THE SAME WITH THE 2 BEHIND HIM. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN, THAT ME ALONG WITH MY FAMILY ARE EXPOSED TO SUCH A DANGER. THE…
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I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 AND I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95 WHEN THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE, JUST WENT LIMB, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED, THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT ME AND THE SAME WITH THE 2 BEHIND HIM. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN, THAT ME ALONG WITH MY FAMILY ARE EXPOSED TO SUCH A DANGER. THE FIRST TIME I CHECKED THE RECALLS AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED WHAT WAS WRONG, 8 MONTHS AFTER THE MENTIONED REPAIR THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME BUT NOW WITH WORSE CONSEQUENCES BECAUSE NOW I AM SO AFRAID TO DRIVE THAT JUST THINKING ABOUT IT MAKES ME TREMBLE. THE VOLVO DEALER DO NOT WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND DOT SAYS THAT JUST WHEN BIG ACCIDENTS HAPPEN THEY CAN DO SOMETHING. I WONDERED IF MY FAMILY WOULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW, WHO WOULD BE FILING THIS COMPLAINT?..IT IS JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE THAT A DEALERSHIP OR THE DOT FAIL TO ACT WOULD COST NOT JUST MINE, BUT ANY FAMILY THEIR LIVES. M *TR
NHTSA ODI #10249320
87,000 miles · Oct 26, 2008
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION OF MY CAR MAKES MY CAR LURCH FORWARD WHEN GOING BETWEEN GEARS. THE RPMS REV UP AND THEN THE GEAR GRABS, SENDING MY CAR FORWARD IN A GIANT LURCH. AFTER ALMOST HITTING CARS IN FRONT OF ME SEVERAL TIMES, I NOW MAKE SURE TO KEEP EXTRA DISTANCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER HAVING THE "TRANSMISS…
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THE TRANSMISSION OF MY CAR MAKES MY CAR LURCH FORWARD WHEN GOING BETWEEN GEARS. THE RPMS REV UP AND THEN THE GEAR GRABS, SENDING MY CAR FORWARD IN A GIANT LURCH. AFTER ALMOST HITTING CARS IN FRONT OF ME SEVERAL TIMES, I NOW MAKE SURE TO KEEP EXTRA DISTANCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER HAVING THE "TRANSMISSION NEEDS MAINTENANCE" AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS COME ON, THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE TRANSMISSION. I AM HAVING THIS REPLACED FOR $500.00. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246753
89,069 miles · Oct 14, 2008
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS HAZARD FOR COLLISIONS FROM THE SIDE AND REAR BECAUSE THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR WHEN CROSSING A STREET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10245380
101,000 miles · Aug 6, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR ON MY 2001 VOLVO V70 FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DID QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ON 2001 VOLVO V70 AND FOUND THAT MANY OF THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IN MY PARTICULAR CASE, THE TRANSMISSION GAVE ME "PROBLEMS" SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. I BROUGHT…
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THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR ON MY 2001 VOLVO V70 FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DID QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ON 2001 VOLVO V70 AND FOUND THAT MANY OF THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IN MY PARTICULAR CASE, THE TRANSMISSION GAVE ME "PROBLEMS" SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. EACH TIME THE REPAIRS MADE NO DIFFERENCE. ON MY FINAL ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED (AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED) I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS ON HER 3RD TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 08/26/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10237225
79,000 miles · Jun 20, 2008
Seat Belts
WE HAVE A 2001 V70 T5 VOLVO WAGON. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD THE RECEPTACLE OF THE SAFETY BELT WHICH LATCHED IN MY SON'S CAR SEAT CRACKED STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. I ONLY DISCOVERED IT WHEN I WAS CHECKING THE BASE OF HIS INFANT CAR SEAT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS STILL TIGHT. VOLVO REPAIRED THE RECEPTACLE …
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WE HAVE A 2001 V70 T5 VOLVO WAGON. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD THE RECEPTACLE OF THE SAFETY BELT WHICH LATCHED IN MY SON'S CAR SEAT CRACKED STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. I ONLY DISCOVERED IT WHEN I WAS CHECKING THE BASE OF HIS INFANT CAR SEAT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS STILL TIGHT. VOLVO REPAIRED THE RECEPTACLE FOR FREE, AS THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR IS NOW SEVEN YEARS OLD, AND IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, WITH A DIFFERENT SEAT BELT RECEPTACLE, ALSO IN THE BACK SEAT. THERE SEEMS TO ME TO BE SOMETHING FUNDAMENTALLY WRONG ABOUT SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES SPLITTING IN HALF FROM ROUTINE USE. THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THIS SEVEN YEAR OLD CAR STRIKES ME AS SUSPICIOUS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10231699
71,435 miles · Apr 20, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
STRONG FUEL ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THREE DEALER VISITS, A NEW FUEL PUMP AND $800 LATER IT IS FIXED. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. IT CONCERNS ME GREATLY, AS I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH SAFETY IN MIND, YET THIS MATTER HAS NEVER BEEN ADDRESSED ACROSS THE BOARD BY VOLVO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10225175
Official recalls
8Oct 14, 2021
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Air Bags:frontal
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Nov 8, 2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
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 CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Dec 18, 2009
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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Nov 15, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Sep 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Aug 1, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Mar 26, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Mar 26, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS. THE BOLTED JOINT, USED FOR ATTACHING THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE FOR THE ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT, MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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NHTSA investigations
2EA05021 · Throttle Control Malfunction
Opened Dec 6, 2005 · Closed Dec 12, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002 V70S.ACCORDING TO VOLVO, ?A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.VOLVO FURTHER STATED THAT,THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES GOING INTO LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.?VOLVO INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE MOST SEVERE CONSEQUENCE OF AN ETM FAULT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE RECALL REMEDY IS A SOFTWARE UPGRADE INTRODUCED BY VOLVO ON MARCH 16, 2006 IN A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM.AT THE TIME OF THE NOTIFICATION 161,202 VEHICLES OF THE POPULATION OF 331,301 HAD ALREADY HAD THE SOFTWARE UPLOADED AND WERE THEREFORE NOT INCLUDED IN THE POPULATION COUNT OF THE RECALL. ODI?S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND VOLVO, VOLVO FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY DATA FOUND THAT ETM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN (1) ENGINE STALL; (2) MECHANICAL LIMP MODE; (3) LUNGING FORWARD DURING LOW-SPEED DRIVING MANEUVERS; AND (4) FALTERING DURING HIGH SPEED MERGES OR WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC.ODI IDENTIFIED 12 CRASHES RELATED TO ETM FAILURE, WITH 6 CAUSED BY LUNGING INCIDENTS, 3 CAUSED BY STALLING INCIDENTS, 2 CAUSED BY MECHANICAL LIMP MODE AND 1 FROM THE FALTERING CONDITION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT DATA AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM CONSUMER INTERVIEWS IDENTIFIED 1,289 INCIDENTS WITH SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES (389.1 PER 100,000 VEHICLES), INCLUDING 479 INVOLVING ENGINE STALL (144.6 PER 100,000 VEHICLES) AND 729 INVOLVING MECHANICAL LIMP MODE (220.0 PER 100,000 VEHICLES).ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY CLAIM NARRATIVE TEXT SHOWS AT LEAST 14,965 WARRANTY CLAIMS WITH CODES INDICATING AN ETM FAULT RESULTING IN VEHICLE OPERATION IN MECHANICAL LIMP MODE (4.5% OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES). VOLVO?S RECALL ADDRESSES ODI?S SAFETY CONCERNS WITH ETM FAILURES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL ACTION IS REQUIRED.THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS CLOSED.
PE05041 · Throttle Control Malfunction
Opened Jul 26, 2005 · Closed Dec 7, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
PE05-041 WAS OPENED ON JULY, 26, 2005, BASED ON 136 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI HAS NOW RECEIVED 591 COMPLAINTS OF ETM FAILURES WHICH ALLEGE SYMPTOMS WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES.THESE INCLUDE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE STALL, VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD WITHOUT ACCELERATOR INPUT, VEHICLE HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AND SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED TRANSITION INTO REDUCED PERFORMANCE OPERATION (LIMP MODE).VOLVO SUBMITTED OVER 2,900 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE ETM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING PE05-041.ODI'S PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE THE VOLVO COMPLAINTS IDENTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 55 PERCENT WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED ABOVE.ODI IS CONTINUING ITS ASSESSMENT OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VOLVO COMPLAINTS. IN NOVEMBER 2005, TO RESOLVE AN INVESTIGATION BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, VOLVO ANNOUNCED THAT IT WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE TO 10 YEARS / 200,000 MILES FOR THE ETM IN APPROXIMATELY 356,000 MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.UNDER VOLVO'S POLICY, VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE ETM FAILURES WILL RECEIVE A VARIETY OF REPAIRS INCLUDING ETM CLEANING, REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ETM. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-021) TO CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF ETM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
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