2003 Volvo XC70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2003 Volvo XC70. Newest first.
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.
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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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
24 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. The contact stated that there was an abnormal strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would experience hesitation with starting and driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. The contact stated that there was an abnormal strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would experience hesitation with starting and driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted inside and outside of the vehicle continuously however, there was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic, who both confirmed that the fuel pump needed…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted inside and outside of the vehicle continuously however, there was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic, who both confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
- Air bags
While driving down the road, a car was attempting to make a left-hand turn across four lanes of traffic. The person, apparently, did not see me and struck the side of my vehicle breaking the tire rod and doing extensive damage to the passenger front and back doors. The glove box was even…
While driving down the road, a car was attempting to make a left-hand turn across four lanes of traffic. The person, apparently, did not see me and struck the side of my vehicle breaking the tire rod and doing extensive damage to the passenger front and back doors. The glove box was even difficult to open. In all of this, the passenger side airbag did not deploy. My son who IS 14 and IS 170 pounds was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. He IS quite sore along his arm and neck. In 2012, I posted a complaint about the car having a dim problem and how the volvo mechanic said the dim problem could cause airbag problems, but after having the dim problem fixed, I was told the airbags should deploy. In 2012, I posted the following complaint with nhtsa and can be read online: "i was driving my 2003 volvo XC70 at the posted speed limit (55mph) when the dashboard suddenly went black and all of the gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, and clock stopped working. Every warning light lit up. The volvo dealer admitted they had seen this issue before. The cost to replace the dim was over $1400.00 and I had no choice but to pay it since I was not going to drive my car with no speedometer or gas gauge. The dim replacement IS now only warranted for two years, so I may find myself in the exact same boat in the future if the new dim also fails. Researching this issue online, I found that this was a known problem, particularly for 2003 volvo models. After finding the nhtsa website, I also found that someone else had recently reported the exact same problem and also noted that the dim failure could impact the proper operation of the airbag system...." *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 2003 volvo XC70. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 169,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
I purchased this 2003 volvo XC70 recently and a few weeks after driving it I noticed a bad smell of gas. I looked around and did not see anything leaking. I kept driving daily and smelled gas every single time the car was on. I became very concerned because I drive with my 6 year old daughter in…
I purchased this 2003 volvo XC70 recently and a few weeks after driving it I noticed a bad smell of gas. I looked around and did not see anything leaking. I kept driving daily and smelled gas every single time the car was on. I became very concerned because I drive with my 6 year old daughter in the car. After some time I noticed that there was a gas leak coming from the passenger side rear and this became a very scary and dangerous situation. I automatically drove to the nearest mechanic shop and got the car looked at. The mechanic told me this IS very dangerous and can not be driven because the car can catch fire or even explode. After some research and after hearing back from the mechanic I learned that there IS a recall on the fuel pump on this model car and this IS exactly the problem. I reached out to volvo and they tell me that my vehicle does not have a recall and that they will only pay for the part. I have plenty of pictures showing the defect in the fuel pump. I find this ridiculous since they know that this IS an issue with these cars. My family and I could have died from being in this car god forbid and now I am stuck with this bill from the mechanic due to volvo's failure/defect. Volvo IS known for having the safest cars in the world which IS why I decided to purchase this car for my family, and now I am stuck with a bill for there defect and can not find help or answers. *tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
I was driving on the highway when suddenly my gas gauge dropped below empty and all my gauges stopped working including the clock, blinkers, speedometer and the digital information computer panel that indicates how many miles left to a gallon, etc. This was quite dangerous as I could no longer see…
I was driving on the highway when suddenly my gas gauge dropped below empty and all my gauges stopped working including the clock, blinkers, speedometer and the digital information computer panel that indicates how many miles left to a gallon, etc. This was quite dangerous as I could no longer see the speed of travel, how much gas I had left, the time nor could I use my blinkers to indicate lane changes. There was no warning or indication that the speedometer panel would just die out! *tr
- Electrical system
I was driving my 2003 volvo XC70 at the posted speed limit (55mph) when the dashboard suddenly went black and all of the gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, and clock stopped working. every warning light lit up. the volvo dealer admitted they had seen this issue before. the…
I was driving my 2003 volvo XC70 at the posted speed limit (55mph) when the dashboard suddenly went black and all of the gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, and clock stopped working. every warning light lit up. the volvo dealer admitted they had seen this issue before. the cost to replace the dim was over $1400.00 and I had no choice but to pay it since I was not going to drive my car with no speedometer or gas gauge. The dim replacement IS now only warranted for two years, so I may find myself in the exact same boat in the future if the new dim also fails. Researching this issue online, I found that this was a known problem, particularly for 2003 volvo models. after finding the nhtsa website, I also found that someone else had recently reported the exact same problem and also noted that the dim failure could impact the proper operation of the airbag system. clearly, this IS a safety issue that IS affecting more than just a few isolated volvo owners. volvo should assume responsibility for this problem, issue a recall and pay for these repairs. the dim module IS a computer part and its failure IS obviously not the result of expected "wear and tear." instead, it appears to be a defective part that the manufacturer should replace to prevent accidents that can be caused by the sudden loss of the dashboard system and possible negative effect on the operation of the airbags. please do what you can to have volvo address this problem. thank you. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I purchased my (2003) volvo XC70 in late 2006 from I service it regularly and do routine maintenance checks. about a month ago the car began to jerk and hesitate. I took it to the dealer and was told I needed a new transmission for $5700. the car has 71000 miles on it. *tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
2003 volvo XC70 transmission failure in car with 100,000k miles. *Tr
- Electrical system
The driver information module (dim) on my 2003 volvo XC70 began intermittently going out. During this time, I took the vehicle to a volvo dealer for diagnostics. The dealer informed me that the dim was bad and would need to be re-manufactured as it IS a "car specific" part. The cost of the job was…
The driver information module (dim) on my 2003 volvo XC70 began intermittently going out. During this time, I took the vehicle to a volvo dealer for diagnostics. The dealer informed me that the dim was bad and would need to be re-manufactured as it IS a "car specific" part. The cost of the job was going to be around $1,400.00. I could not afford the repair. Awhile later, the dim went completely out leaving without the ability to see how fast I'm driving, how much gas I have, warning lights, etc. When the dim went completely out, I began doing a great deal of research ob this problem to see if I could have the dim repaired/replaced cheaper than I was quoted by the dealer. Upon research, I found that a great number of 2003 volvo XC70 owners were experiencing the same problem. Many volvo mechanics and owners, refer to this problem as not being unusual. In addition, not having a dim poses many, obvious safety hazards, such as speeding, car breaking down on the road, etc. Also, I was told by the volvo mechanic that driving the vehicle without a functioning dim could prevent my airbags from deploying. Finally, I noticed that many owners were replacing the dim's which IS leading to a number of cars that do not show correct mileage for the vehicle. Apparently, one can replace the dim with a used dim, much cheaper, but because the dim IS a "car specific" part, once the dim IS replaced the dim will note the mileage of the vehicle that the dim came out of. In my non-expert, humble opinion, if this problem has become "normal," the problem should be covered by volvo; it seems that the production was faulty. In addition, volvo should be responsible considering the faulty dim IS a safety hazard. *tr
- Suspension › Front
Right hand side, front coil spring cracked in two. *Tr
- Electrical system · Equipment · Exterior lighting · Visibility
Shortly after buying my 2003 volvo 70XC I read that black cars have a troubling higher rate of accidents. I had unfortunately purchased a black volvo. I noticed that there IS no chrome anywhere on the body, including the rear. there are no side lights, no door lights (my 1993 has door lights…
Shortly after buying my 2003 volvo 70XC I read that black cars have a troubling higher rate of accidents. I had unfortunately purchased a black volvo. I noticed that there IS no chrome anywhere on the body, including the rear. there are no side lights, no door lights (my 1993 has door lights when the door opens to alert other drivers that there IS a door open), nothing to help with safety issues, yet they advertise as being such a safe car. having outside indicators on a black car IS safety 101. I think that volvo should be made to add outside safety features to this model. *tr
- Parking brake
Catastrophic parking brake failure caused right real wheel to lock up while vehicle was moving. this could have led to loss of control, but did not in this instance. I have noticed several other volvo customers have filed this same complaint. Cost of repair IS unreasonable at over $1000 due to…
Catastrophic parking brake failure caused right real wheel to lock up while vehicle was moving. this could have led to loss of control, but did not in this instance. I have noticed several other volvo customers have filed this same complaint. Cost of repair IS unreasonable at over $1000 due to poor design and inferior materials used. brake linings delamination was the root cause. the vehicle IS a 2003 volvo XC70. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
2003 volvo XC 70 with geartronic transmission failure at 75K miles. transmission flares when shifting gears and makes clunking noise when downshifting into first gear at stops. transmission fluid has been changed and software reflashed, problem remains. *tr
- Suspension › Front
Took the car in to replace tires(front tires prematurely worn down) the mechanic noticed broken strut coil spring and suggested manufacturer defect since normal should not broke the spring, especially a car designed for off road use. I had to replace the springs. *Tr
- Air bags
Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 volvo cross country wagon. Dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $1300 repair. Dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an…
Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 volvo cross country wagon. Dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $1300 repair. Dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an accident and presents serious safety issue. Dealer indicated automobile would not be safe to drive without computer replacement. Since when do central srs computers just stop working? I believe this repair should be covered by volvo and not the consumer as it poses serious safety issues to the consumer and IS a component of the automobile that should not require any service. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Volvo 2003 XC 70 transmission shifting problem, loss of 1ST gear along with hard shift between 2-3RD. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, air
Volvo XC70 2003 transmission IS going bad with 80,000 miles on it. Needs a total replacement. Hesitates during shifting and sometimes doesn't go into gear for several seconds. Power booster to the brakes also has a seal issue causing power booster electronic vacuum to constantly run. *Tr
- Suspension › Front
Noticed rubbing noise coming from front left wheel well especially when making right turn. took to service station, they noticed broken strut coil spring and suggested manufacturer defect. took to volvo dealership and they remarked a pothole must have been hit to create damage. had third opinion, no way to create the break in spring during normal driving conditions. having both coils replaced to be safe. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Overwhelming smell of gasoline, poor starting, brought automobile to volvo mechanic (since 1976) determined factory volvo fuel pump was leaking through the housing, gasoline all over back seats, top of gas tank, engine.. Same occurred july, 2009 on a 2002 XC70, belonging to my mother, mine IS a…
Overwhelming smell of gasoline, poor starting, brought automobile to volvo mechanic (since 1976) determined factory volvo fuel pump was leaking through the housing, gasoline all over back seats, top of gas tank, engine.. Same occurred july, 2009 on a 2002 XC70, belonging to my mother, mine IS a 2003. mechanic and self contacted volvo for defect warranty or recalls as so dangerous. no cooperation from volvo. I kept the defective part after replacing. *Tr
- Air bags
Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 volvo cross country wagon. dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $980 repair. dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an…
Service light illuminated indicating failure in the srs airbag system on my 2003 volvo cross country wagon. dealer investigated and stated the central computer on the auto had failed resulting in a $980 repair. dealer indicated that if computer was not repaired, airbags would not deploy in an accident and presents serious safety issue. dealer indicated automobile would not be safe to drive without computer replacement. since when do central srs computers just stop working? I believe this repair should be covered by volvo and not the consumer as it poses serious safety issues to the consumer and IS a component of the automobile that should not require any service, such as tire or brake replacement. computers do not incur wear and tear. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1) while my 2003 volvo XC70 was parked in the driveway noticed that there were two pipes that were hanging low on the car which was new. Car was taken to the dealer and was told that it was the fuel lines and they had come loose. The car IS used only for local and highway driving, so it IS unclear…
1) while my 2003 volvo XC70 was parked in the driveway noticed that there were two pipes that were hanging low on the car which was new. Car was taken to the dealer and was told that it was the fuel lines and they had come loose. The car IS used only for local and highway driving, so it IS unclear why the fuel line was loose. 2) if the fuel line had caught on something there could have been a fire an/or explosion. because of the location of the fuel lines under the car it IS hard to notice in everyday use if it IS in the right place. 3)THE dealer reattached the fuel line at out cost even though car IS only 2 years old
- Structure
Front under carriage air dam/splash panel abruptly pulled away from chassis while traveling at high speed (passing). this resulted in pieces of heavy duty plastic breaking off and bouncing under the car, catching on the pavement. disconcerting--i thought at first I blew a tire (lound noise and…
Front under carriage air dam/splash panel abruptly pulled away from chassis while traveling at high speed (passing). this resulted in pieces of heavy duty plastic breaking off and bouncing under the car, catching on the pavement. disconcerting--i thought at first I blew a tire (lound noise and then sustained wind noise). it appeared the plastic became fatigued and pulled away from the anchoring bolts. dealer parts manager reports that he has replaced several of these...*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.
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- 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.
- 10182703This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. False detection may be caused by various reason explained in this Technical Journal.
- 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.
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- 10177386Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
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- 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.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
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- 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.
- 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.
- 10167847Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10167833This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
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