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.

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.

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.

Volvo Cars has stated that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo XC70. They stated in certain models, 2 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.

Volvo is recalling certain 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.

Volvo Trucks North America announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo VT. They stated that on certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) ‘inhibit’ function being disabled.