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2011 Volvo S40 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126636
TSB ID: FSB 293-012

Exhaust gas recirculation, part update
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126631
TSB ID: FSB 293-024

Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126648
TSB ID: FSB 262-005

Coolant bypass housing seal
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126660
TSB ID: FSB 293-026

Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
01/13/17 NHTSA ID: 10088644
TSB ID: TJ20803

This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
12/22/16 NHTSA ID: 10087104
TSB ID: TJ3097120160419

This is a technical journal : when any repair is made on engine cooling system, make sure that the volvo special tool p/n 9512957 coolant filling equipment is used, in order to prevent future over temperature damage on engine.
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05/15/12 NHTSA ID: 10044146
TSB ID: TJ-24643.1.5

Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol.
04/10/12 NHTSA ID: 10043544
TSB ID: SMB 23-037

Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval.
06/06/11 NHTSA ID: 10037821
TSB ID: TJ-18381-7

Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower.
05/13/11 NHTSA ID: 10037240
TSB ID: TJ-10438-8

Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes.
06/09/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10055532
TSB ID: TJ-26840

Volvo: shifting rough from 5th to 4th gear, and after standing experience shift shock when brake pedal is released or harsh when engaging from neutral to drive. model 2011-2013 1xxx, 275.
02/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128123
TSB ID: SMB00-325-2017-1

Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
02/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128164
TSB ID: TJ25788 1 3-2017

Title blis fault tracing . status released status 2012 - ref no us25788.1.1 en - us date 04 - 16 issue 2012 - issuer - date 01 - 19 vida partner 3 us 7510 volvo cars north america reference func group 8462 func desc electrical outside mirro
02/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128160
TSB ID: SMB00-337-2017-1

Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : workshop systems requirements and guidelines vida in 2015 , peer - to - peer infrastructure group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 00 33
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126616
TSB ID: FSB 284-046

Instrument cluster reported fuel economy calibration
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126666
TSB ID: FSB 284-059

Nox sensor signal
01/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088647
TSB ID: TJ26753

This is a technical journal: it has been noticed on requested materials that pas sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. as a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of po
01/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088666
TSB ID: TJ31543

This is a technical journal: this journal is a guide for performing software downloads. service: *see guide updated oct. 12, 2016 for relevant p5/spa software download information: p5_spa_sw_guide.pdf see vida software tab for all other veh
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12/22/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087107
TSB ID: SPJ3070120160419

This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for producing battery test codes. the use of vida classic or other
06/24/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10038661
TSB ID: SC-236

Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the headlight washer pump is interfering with the washer level fluid sensor.
06/06/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037819
TSB ID: TJ-21297-2

Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem.
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130264
TSB ID: SMB00-325-2017-0

Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130267
TSB ID: SMB00-354-2017-0

Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130265
TSB ID: SMB00-288-2017-0

The warranty retailer counseling process (wrcp) is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. by setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual pro
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03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130194
TSB ID: SMB00-337-2017-1

Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : workshop systems requirements and guidelines vida in 2015 , peer - to - peer infrastructure group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 00 33
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130198
TSB ID: TJ25788 1 3-2017

Title blis fault tracing . status released status 2012 - ref no us25788.1.1 en - us date 04 - 16 issue 2012 - issuer - date 01 - 19 vida partner 3 us 7510 volvo cars north america reference func group 8462 func desc electrical outside mirro
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130260
TSB ID: PB61-023-2017-06

Please return stock of part number 31262470 bearing to your servicing distribution center.
02/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129357
TSB ID: SERVICE INSTRUCT

Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129019
TSB ID: K91214678

Automated manual transmission ( amt ) faults - diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p1052 - 18 , pid 33 fmi 5 intermittent fault in cold weatherupdated with new information and procedure
02/05/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10128124
TSB ID: TJ20803 14 0-201

This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
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02/05/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10128143
TSB ID: TJ20803.15.0-201

This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
01/22/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10127339
TSB ID: SPJ3176020

This document is a service product journal: memory used for vida is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. vida will run slow after some time. vida might freeze. certain operations might stop working.?in
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110199
TSB ID: TJ25957.3.6

This is a technical journal: volvo emblem extended. volvo has?determined that there is the potential for the?volvo iron mark logo emblem on the radiator?grille to peel off. the corrective action is to?replace the volvo emblem on the radiato
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110188
TSB ID: TJ31750.1.1

This is a technical journal: if the volvo logo on?the center of the steering wheel is peeling off?or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced?(no need to replace the whole airbag unit).?replace carefully the volvo logo according to?rep
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110201
TSB ID: TJ31750.1.0

This is a technical journal: if the volvo logo on?the center of the steering wheel is peeling off?or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced?(no need to replace the whole airbag unit).?replace carefully the volvo logo according to?rep
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110159
TSB ID: SMB-00-353

The volvo technical helpdesk (thd) is a central contact point available to authorized volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. if for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will b
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01/12/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10088566
TSB ID: SMB17-2017A

Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process all my 2016 s60 , v60 , xc60 , xc70 and s80 group : no:issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2016a service operations
01/11/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10088374
TSB ID: SMB00-354

Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all
12/22/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10087143
TSB ID: ST21520160422

This is a special tool : newsletter 69
09/24/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056174
TSB ID: TJ-25329

Volvo: on some vehicles, the steering knuckle would have wheel hub displaced and would to replace wheel hub.
05/09/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044085
TSB ID: US15309.4.1

Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012.

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Volvo S40 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.