Recalls for 2008 Volvo C30

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Posted on: 2010-11-16
Description
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.  

Consequence
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Volvo safety recall no.  R231.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 .

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 2008-07-23
Description
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles.  A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications.  If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.

Consequence
This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge.  The recall began on august 13, 2008.  Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes
Volvo recall no.  201.customers 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.