VOLVO XC70 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V139000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-05-15 | 2009-04-29 | 2009-04-29 |
Production Dates: 2007-05-14 - 2007-06-04
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R213
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12303
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. 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 SWITCHED ON.
OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CEM AND UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, OR CUSTOMERCARE"VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R213.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
