Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2008 S80 and V70 vehicles.  They stated that the diagnostic software in the central electronic module (CEM) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality.  If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not whitched on.

Operating a motor vehicle during incliment weather conditions without functioning winshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.  Dealers wilol inspect the CEM and upgrade the software free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during May 2009.  Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, or customercare@volvoforlife.com.

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Volvo has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 through 2009 C30, C70, S40, and V50 vehicles.  They stated that a section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not need specifications.  If the power steering hose fails, a sudden rapture of the hose can occur.

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.   Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge.  Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2006 through 2009 VNL trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and Volvo air suspension.  They stated that the vibration frequency from the suspension with super single tires may result in a fatigue crack of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tube.

If left untreated, the crack can propagate and cause failure of the brake cam tube support brackets, which can result in a loss of brakes at the corresponding wheel end.  Dealers will add a support bracket to the brake cam tube.  The recall is expected to begin on or about March 23, 2009.  Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

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Volvo has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo XC70.  They stated that in certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit software.  This may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (IC) and side impact protection system (SIPS) air bags in certain side impact crash situations.  In addition, this software error may also cause the ‘SRS airbag - Service Urgent’ message and SRS warning light to illuminate.

Late deployment of the IC and SIPS air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.  Dealers will preform a software upgrade to the SRS control unit.  Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Volvo cars has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 through 2009 Volvo V50. They stated that 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.

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. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Volvo has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the XC70 and C30 passenger vehicles sold in South Korea. They stated that those models are subject to recall due to faulty software and parts that could lead to a airbag malfunction and a seperation of tires.

The recall will be applied to XC70 D5 models produced and imported between November 2007 and March 2008 and the C30 made and shipped to South Korea in January this year. Dealers will repair the defective cars free of charge.

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