Recalls: Volvo Mk.2 XC70
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volvo Mk.2 XC70
2007 model year Volvo XC70: corrosion protection of cooling fan unit
In March 2007, a recall was issued for model year 2007 Volvo Mk.2 XC70 vehicles due to the metal cover of the electric cooling fan control unit not having the specified corrosion protection. As a result, the cover may corrode, leading to moisture ingress and electrical malfunction; the malfunction may result in high engine temperatures, producing high engine temperature readings in the instrument gauge and a warning message in the Driver Information Module (PRA 2007/9094).
Problems and faults: Volvo Mk.2 XC70
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2001-04 model year Volvo XC70: cracks in fuel pump flange
In 2010, Volvo UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for 2001-04 model year Volvo XC70 vehicles. In these Volvo XC70 vehicles, certain environmental conditions, i.e. hot climate and temperature cycling, combined with varying fuel quality could cause the fuel pump to develop cracks in the fuel pump flange. If this occurred, the driver may detect a fuel smell, while a fuel leak could also occur and pose a fire hazard (NCA/2010/019). In the USA, an official safety recall was issued for this concern (NHTSA Campaign Number 09V483000).
Problems and faults: Volvo Mk.2 XC70
- The alternator may fail due to high heat or humidity; an improved unit was subsequently released.
- Poor radio reception may be caused by magnetic interference created by the boot-mounted battery and the positive battery cable which is routed through the vehicle.
- The climate control air conditioning may cycle from full hot to full cold every 10 seconds or so if the control module forgets its calibration and continuously tries to recalibrate itself.
- The ‘check engine’ light may illuminate due to liquid leaking into the centre console and short-circuiting the mode switch.
