Recalls ·2010 Volvo C70 FWD

2010 Volvo C70 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C70 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 4 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints4
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 11V508000 · 18 Oct 2011

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V566000 · 08 Nov 2010

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 4 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure1 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 25%
Power train1 · 25%
Electrical system1 · 25%

When complaints were filed

20101
20152
20191

From owner complaints

I have had the passenger door open on its own while locked and driving on the expressway at least 2 times with no one in the seat. The dome light goes on and the warning light on the dash lights up that door is ajar. The passenger door has also opened on its own when its been parked (off) in my garage at least 2 times…

Structure · Jul 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on the interstate, the passenger door indicator illuminated signaling that the passenger door was open. There was only one person in the car (the driver) and could have caused a serious accident had the passenger door actually opened. This has been reported by a number of c70 owners on the swedespeed…

Unknown or other · May 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Unintended sudden acceleration 2010 volvo c70 convertible. Accelerator stuck down under full acceleration. Popped up on own after 10 seconds.

Power train · Mar 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on a busy boulevard ,the above vehicle, suddenly lost all power and quit running. Upon inspection of the battery i saw that it had been severely overheated and the cables were welded to the battery post. The vehicle repair mechanic said this is a common problem with volvo vehicles. The battery near the…

Electrical system · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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