2007–2008 Volvo S80 & 2008 Volvo XC70 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers CAN increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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 [email protected].
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V139000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R213
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 12,303
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-1552
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 15, 2009
- Built
- Jan 24, 2006 – Aug 24, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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 .