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Volvo XC90 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 05, 2006 |
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
XC90 |
| Units Affected: |
126743
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 05, 2006
Model Affected:
2006 VOLVO XC90
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Units Affected:
126743
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. R157
| Recall Date: |
APR 28, 2006 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Model Affected: |
XC90 |
| Units Affected: |
122431
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 28, 2006
Model Affected:
2006 VOLVO XC90
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence:
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Units Affected:
122431
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. R156
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