2004 VOLVO V70 RECALL - #04V029000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 VOLVO V70 |
|
| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/31/2003 - 10/6/2003 |
| Recalled on |
1/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/16/2004 |
| # Affected |
29,986 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
|
|
| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY. |
| Consequences |
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552. |
| Notes |
VOLVO RECALL NO. R133.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 VOLVO V70 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 VOLVO V70 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2004 VOLVO V70 Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
2004 VOLVO V70 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2004 VOLVO V70 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Mar 15, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa
Oct 13, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
Oct 13, 2020 - 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
Sep 14, 2020 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
Aug 17, 2020 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|