2003 Volvo S80
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2003 Volvo S80. Newest first.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.
Volvo IS recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
26 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
See attached document for complaint
- Fuel/propulsion system
In Tank Fuel Pump, problem was leaking at top of pump @ the inlet at the outlet & return valve, crack in the plastic mold. Was giving off fumes, totally unhealthy and waitin for someone to light up a cigarette for a total car explosion and death for all occupants. I have replaced the pump myself.…
In Tank Fuel Pump, problem was leaking at top of pump @ the inlet at the outlet & return valve, crack in the plastic mold. Was giving off fumes, totally unhealthy and waitin for someone to light up a cigarette for a total car explosion and death for all occupants. I have replaced the pump myself. Local Dealer wanted 1100 plus to replace out of my budget This in my view it should have been done by recall, local Jim Volvo of Portland, Oregon said no, out of warranty period. I disagree, If unrepaired, I would have been risking me and my family or occupants in the vehicle at the time. There are still many of these cars and other models & years that I found my research on the web that has had this same problem. I have a 1998 Volvo s70 that appears to be developing the same issue. I had come to like my 2003 S80, it will be my last Volvo My cost so far About $150, and 1st pump I installed was defective, had to start over [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Power train
The lovely GM transmission suddenly decided to not shift while going uphill. Pushing the accelerator just made the RPMs go up and up while the car did nothing. Then a warning light. Transmission service Then limp mode. And all I could do literally was go 5 mph then. It occurred as I was turning…
The lovely GM transmission suddenly decided to not shift while going uphill. Pushing the accelerator just made the RPMs go up and up while the car did nothing. Then a warning light. Transmission service Then limp mode. And all I could do literally was go 5 mph then. It occurred as I was turning at a light. I did call my local volvo dealer who kind of laughed about the price of a new transmission and told me that was all I could do.
- Air bags
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo S80. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been notified about the recall and an appointment was made for the recall repair. The contact then received a call that the appointment was cancelled due to parts…
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo S80. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been notified about the recall and an appointment was made for the recall repair. The contact then received a call that the appointment was cancelled due to parts not yet being available. The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and also stated that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
The vehicle has a recall and Volvo told me I have to drive 8 hours to another state to get it fixed by the closest dealership. I cannot do that - I need to have it fixed locally
- Fuel/propulsion system
Within a week of purchasing the vehicle from a dealer, I discovered that the fuel tank has a leak, so its currently unsafe to drive. I found out about the leak when I brought it to an independent mechanic for service. I see that other vehicles of this model and year had been recalled for fuel leaks, so I wanted to report the issue.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owned a 2003 volvo S80. While parked, the battery compartment caught fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo S80. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. It was diagnosed that the flange was cracked on the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Takata recall the dashboard lights are not working at all. I just bought the car 2 months ago. without the dashboard lights not working, it IS very dangerous. I can not see how many mph I am going, and can't tell how much gas I have. Also at night, it IS completely black in the dashboard and IS…
Takata recall the dashboard lights are not working at all. I just bought the car 2 months ago. without the dashboard lights not working, it IS very dangerous. I can not see how many mph I am going, and can't tell how much gas I have. Also at night, it IS completely black in the dashboard and IS very dangerous. This happens day and night. It happened as soon as I drove it off the lot. I called the dealer, and they did not want to take care of it. I purchased the car at michele motors, located on RT.88, brick, nj.
- Fuel system, gasoline
My car shows exact symptoms of the vehicles involved in nhtsa recall # 09v483. Recall involved cars in the hot weather states of us. At the time of the original recall I have resided in the massachusetts which was not included in the initial recall. I have moved to arizona in the summer of 2010…
My car shows exact symptoms of the vehicles involved in nhtsa recall # 09v483. Recall involved cars in the hot weather states of us. At the time of the original recall I have resided in the massachusetts which was not included in the initial recall. I have moved to arizona in the summer of 2010 and now my car IS smelling gas as recalled vehicles. Tried to contact volvo dealers and thy are stating since my vin IS not in the database of recalled vehicles they will not perform repair ( unless I will pay full price of course ). *tr
- Electrical system
Driver information module (dim) originally started dropping out and returning multiple times during a trip, now it IS going out completely after roughly 15 miles, no cluster gauges or dash lights. will come back on after cool down time of roughly 2-3 hours. no speedometer, tach, gas or temp gauges. signal lights work, but no dash indicators. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo S80. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when there was a sudden reduction in acceleration. The engine rpms raced continuously. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
- Service brakes, electric
I keep getting ABS module failure on volvo S80; every time we take our car to volvo dealer, they come up with some module failure diagnosis. Seems like a volvo generic issue with ABS module failure message. we have tried contacting volvo about this and they really did not help us. They have…
I keep getting ABS module failure on volvo S80; every time we take our car to volvo dealer, they come up with some module failure diagnosis. Seems like a volvo generic issue with ABS module failure message. we have tried contacting volvo about this and they really did not help us. They have asked me to talk to the service manager at the local volvo dealership. However service manager has told us that this IS not a typical volvo and asked to get rid of our car. Please help. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
2003 volvo S80 T6 - gm transmission noticed transmission shifting oddly but no codes. codes came after climbing hill, took to volvo dealer. Code (dtc) 0053 pressure switch lock up. volvo says replace transmission. software upgraded - did not fix. declined. transmission shifts oddly, car…
2003 volvo S80 T6 - gm transmission noticed transmission shifting oddly but no codes. codes came after climbing hill, took to volvo dealer. Code (dtc) 0053 pressure switch lock up. volvo says replace transmission. software upgraded - did not fix. declined. transmission shifts oddly, car rev's and won't shift where it needs to causing trouble with acceleration and deceleration. there IS a consistent problem with volvo's early 90'S gm transmissions. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
I have a 2003 volvo and twice I have had to have the front lens on the head :light replaced, not because it was damaged by an accident but because when water hits it the lens cracks ( it happens when the auto has been running or sitting out outside ) I believe there IS some kind of defect in the…
I have a 2003 volvo and twice I have had to have the front lens on the head :light replaced, not because it was damaged by an accident but because when water hits it the lens cracks ( it happens when the auto has been running or sitting out outside ) I believe there IS some kind of defect in the lens . this IS not a cheap expense, I have paid over $500.00 each time I have it repaired. The volvo dealer I go to does not seem to care to investigate this, but I am getting tired of paying for something that IS not my fault. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Hi, just had to have my fuel pump replaced to the tune of well over a thousand dollars. Cost and problem fall in to the "unreal" category. Hard to believe that something as simple as a fuel pump has evolved into a piece of equipment that apparently as complicated as something that IS vital to the…
Hi, just had to have my fuel pump replaced to the tune of well over a thousand dollars. Cost and problem fall in to the "unreal" category. Hard to believe that something as simple as a fuel pump has evolved into a piece of equipment that apparently as complicated as something that IS vital to the launch of the shuttle. Oh for the days when a fuel pump was activated by the cam shaft, held on to the engine with two bolts, cost five dollars, took about ten minutes to replace and seldom failed. According to the stealership that did my work, in order to get to the fuel pump, they had to remove the rear seat to get to the fuel pump? I haven't had time to survey the total amount of damage they did in doing this, but do know that the headliner and steering wheel are covered with greasy hand prints and after three days there IS still a strong odor of gasoline in the car. My volvo IS an 03 S80 with only 45,000 miles on it. IS this typical of volvo dependability and excellence? Guess I'm going to have to go japanese. comments please. *tr
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
After purchasing a volvo S80 in april 2003 from volvo north scottsdale, my wife (who drives the car) began experiencing a fuel injection problem. each time the car was routinely serviced at volvo north scottsdale, she complained of the problem, but the dealer failed to repair it. after tiring of…
After purchasing a volvo S80 in april 2003 from volvo north scottsdale, my wife (who drives the car) began experiencing a fuel injection problem. each time the car was routinely serviced at volvo north scottsdale, she complained of the problem, but the dealer failed to repair it. after tiring of the deteriorating service quality at volvo north scottsdale, my wife began having the car serviced at powell volvo, to whom she continued to complain of the fuel injection problem. that dealer also failed to repair the problem. when the warranty expired, my wife had the vehicle serviced at an independent mechanic, swedish auto werks, to whom she also complained of the fuel injection problem. at this time, the car had been driven 35,990 miles. By this time, she was also experiencing an intermittent slow/long crank starting the car, which was thought to be due to a failing battery. she complained of this also to swedish auto werks. swedish auto werks diagnosed the causes of the problem as not only a failing battery but also a cracked fuel pump hose nipple. in addition to a new battery, it installed a new fuel pump assembly at a cost of $821.97. the car now runs very well. in a subsequent conversation with another volvo owner, my wife learned and has since confirmed that this fuel pump problem has been recurrent with the volvo s series since al least 2002-03 and that volvo knows of it. my wife also learned that there has been a "silent recall" prompted by this problem--i.e., if the problem IS recognized by a volvo dealer, volvo will fix it at no cost to the owner. neither volvo north scottsdale nor powell volvo identified the problem despite my wife's repeated complaints to them. by october 4, 2007 letter and attached copy of the repair invoice to volvo customer care center, I requested reimbursement. in reply, volvo denied my request, stating that there had been no recall. the date below IS when the repair was made. *tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
An S80, 2003 new, lost the right front wheel when the ball joint failed at 27,000 miles. Vovlvo replaced the right and left front ball joints under warranty. They said this happens sometimes. Had we not been on a local road travelling 20 mph there could have been serious injury. the steering…
An S80, 2003 new, lost the right front wheel when the ball joint failed at 27,000 miles. Vovlvo replaced the right and left front ball joints under warranty. They said this happens sometimes. Had we not been on a local road travelling 20 mph there could have been serious injury. the steering problem has existed since 3/05. The vovlo dealership said, in march of 2005 the steering problem was do to a loose hose connection which they corrected. The car continued to steer, from time to time, like it was planing. crown volvo of chapel hill nc IS the dealer. They have offered to take over the last two lease payments if I buy a new volvo. *nm
- Unknown or other
Carrier bike rack and 2 bikes flew off the roof of a S-80 volvo(2003) while driving on the florida turnpike.luckily no one was close behind and I was able to remove the wreckage from the highway.i complained to volvo but they claimed that it was my fault.nothing was replaced.somewhere in the…
Carrier bike rack and 2 bikes flew off the roof of a S-80 volvo(2003) while driving on the florida turnpike.luckily no one was close behind and I was able to remove the wreckage from the highway.i complained to volvo but they claimed that it was my fault.nothing was replaced.somewhere in the manual it says to check the rack.there IS no warning label on rack and as it IS enclosed there IS no evident way to secure.there are fingers in the slot on top of the car but the roof materil IS so flimsy that it appeared to have enough give so that the roof rack could disengage.volvos attitude iss that the driver must constatantly check the roof rack. If this IS so the least they could do IS put a warning label on same.i am fotunate no one was injured but I think there IS a serious problem.i had a very light load but I see volvos with heavy boxes on them and I shudder to think what might happen.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Re: 2003, volvo S80. I had just pulled into a parking space at my preschool son's school, I went to shift gears and take my foot off the brake and my car had a sudden accelertation causing me to be without control of my car for over 50 feet, hitting a tree, 3 shrubs and a 3000 lb. Rock. my…
Re: 2003, volvo S80. I had just pulled into a parking space at my preschool son's school, I went to shift gears and take my foot off the brake and my car had a sudden accelertation causing me to be without control of my car for over 50 feet, hitting a tree, 3 shrubs and a 3000 lb. Rock. my preschooler and I sustained minor injuries but my car IS totalled. My car IS in an auto body shop awaiting insurance approval for a totalled car. My son IS traumatized and I was shaken up for days. I am concerned that there was a machanical failure but I have not received a call back from volvo about an investigation. I would like to request a formal investigation into this.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While applying the brakes, a loud noise was heard coming from the front wheel. Consumer shifted the gear into drive and then reverse and the loud noise was heard again. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *Ak *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While applying brakes a loud noise was heard coming from the front wheel. consumer shifted the gear in reverse and the noise recurred. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to resolve the problem. *Ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
While driving and turning left, the consumer heard a noise like metal rubbing together coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the belts, hoses and a tube. Please provide further information. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Dear [xxx]. ,His IS to notify about the failure of the vehicle S80 on the highway and the difficulty we are facing with the dealer that sold the car to us. i, [xxx] has bought the car with win # [xxx], from darrell waltrip volvo in franklin tn on 11/01/03. On 11/26/03 the vehicle suddenly…
Dear [xxx]. ,His IS to notify about the failure of the vehicle S80 on the highway and the difficulty we are facing with the dealer that sold the car to us. i, [xxx] has bought the car with win # [xxx], from darrell waltrip volvo in franklin tn on 11/01/03. On 11/26/03 the vehicle suddenly stopped and it was taken to the dealer. After a week we were told the gas indicator IS broken. My attempts to get a written report about the cause for the vehicle failure have been unsuccessful. the event was very traumatic to my wife who was driving the vehicle at that time. She was 9 months pregnant and due to deliver the following week. With the shock she has gone through she IS scared to drive the vehicle. The general manager [xxx] response was that " people can have shock even with a flat tyre". we appreciate your intervention and response in this matter. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
2000 volvo s80--the automatice stabilizing system and ABS braking system failure lights come on intermittently. our mechanic (volvo expert, but not employed by a dealership) says this IS a common fault in the S-80S when they reach 50,000 miles. the dealership IS claiming it IS a $1000…
2000 volvo s80--the automatice stabilizing system and ABS braking system failure lights come on intermittently. our mechanic (volvo expert, but not employed by a dealership) says this IS a common fault in the S-80S when they reach 50,000 miles. the dealership IS claiming it IS a $1000 repair--because the car has 60,000 miles and IS out of warranty. this appears to be a substantial software control design problem that should not be occurring and IS quite dangerous unless it IS repaired properly.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007925Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
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- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10188881Volvo?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 performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status.
- 10181041Mandatory 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 repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10179681This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10178520This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
- 10178516This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
- 10178503Mandatory 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 repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10177392Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10177386Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
- 10173760This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10171676Mandatory 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 repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10170147Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10169394This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169391Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10169390Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10169388This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10169036Mandatory 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 repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169030This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169021Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10168247VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 2 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 3 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 4 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 5 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 6 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 7 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 8 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 9 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 10 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 11 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 12 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 13 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 14 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 15 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 16 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 17 of 17
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- 10167907This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
- 10167901This is a Technical Journal: Replacing CEM or Recommunicating with a 'sleeping' vehicle
- 10167895This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10167887Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are being transmitted on the network when the fault becomes active. The advantage of using the EFF function is that error frames are usually transmitted on the network before a vehicle symptom can occur. Hence, if the fault is very intermittent in nature, it may be possible, for example, to induce the wiring fault for a short duration by manipulating the vehicle harnesses and connectors. The electrical fault will occur and be detected by the EFF without ever having a vehicle symptom appear. The instructions for setting up the tool have been simplified.
- 10167872This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
- 10167861This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
Every Volvo S80 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.