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2008 Volvo XC90 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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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
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126631
TSB ID: FSB 293-024

Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126636
TSB ID: FSB 293-012

Exhaust gas recirculation, part update
08/03/17 NHTSA ID: 10110147
TSB ID: SMB22-206

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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
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08/30/13 NHTSA ID: 10052671
TSB ID: TJ-28031

Volvo: on certain vehicles, after a few minutes driving, anti skid warning lamp message may be set after system start up indicating a plausibility problem with alignment of steering angle sensor or wheel alignment. models 2006-2014 xc90.
06/06/11 NHTSA ID: 10037820
TSB ID: TJ-19965-2

Volvo: there may be a clicking noise from the steering column due to material deviation.
06/01/11 NHTSA ID: 10037649
TSB ID: TJ-6438-5

Volvo: yaw rate sensor is outside of permitted range.
05/25/11 NHTSA ID: 10037522
TSB ID: TJ-13766

Volvo: rear parking assistance sensors may give false detections in wet conditions.
11/22/10 NHTSA ID: 10034505
TSB ID: TJ-19883

Volvo: snow in fan motor. blower fan/does not work. blower fan/unusual noise. snow may enter into the fan motor area due to heavy snowstorms.
09/20/10 NHTSA ID: 10033816
TSB ID: TJ-5931

Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib
01/27/10 NHTSA ID: 10031926
TSB ID: RTJ-17499

Volvo: steering wheel misaligned, pulling while driving. when diagnosing a pulling condition while driving, incorrect wheel alignment, or incorrect steering wheel position, the root cause may be too much play in the lower control arm bolt
12/23/09 NHTSA ID: 10030943
TSB ID: RTJ-17498

Volvo: when diagnosing a single knock from the front suspension that occurs when the driver brakes and turns at low speeds, attention should be paid to the rear bushing in the front control arm where it connects to the front subframe.
10/02/08 NHTSA ID: 10026143
TSB ID: 28-200

Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6
09/12/07 NHTSA ID: 10022612
TSB ID: 28-74

Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj
06/07/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10037899
TSB ID: US19079

Volvo: there is a bearing noise coming from the rear gear housing because of a faulty bearing.
06/07/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10037896
TSB ID: US20756

Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem.
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06/07/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10037893
TSB ID: TJ-US16761

Volvo: there is a software update. updated 4/11/2012. updated 4/13/12. updated 5/15/12. updated 6/4/12.
08/13/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10025482
TSB ID: 432 025

Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c.
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
02/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128171
TSB ID: ST-001-2017-10-0

Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. they are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
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01/22/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10127330
TSB ID: TJ2753672

This document is a technical journal: information about valid software partnumbers to order and download software for "pds" pre-delivery service
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126666
TSB ID: FSB 284-059

Nox sensor signal
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126616
TSB ID: FSB 284-046

Instrument cluster reported fuel economy calibration
08/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10110151
TSB ID: TJ27536

Information about valid software partnumbers?to order and download software for "pds" pre-delivery service
08/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10110166
TSB ID: SPJ31352.1.0

Alternative solution when vida is unavailable or the electronic wiring diagrams function in vida is unstable. access by using the applicable url.
08/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10110167
TSB ID: SPJ31628.7.0

Vida users are not able to check operations & packages an error message will be shown saying "database error. please contact system administrator"
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08/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10110168
TSB ID: SPJ31721.1.0

Below error message may be shown in vida when selecting the software tab in vida. with this message, it will not be possible to purchase software products. "124 - client id is not registered"
08/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10110169
TSB ID: SPJ31722.1.1

A new feature will be available in vida version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. the pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date.
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
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
04/12/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051798
TSB ID: TJ 27303

Headlamp moisture due to broken guide pin. volvo.
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05/24/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037485
TSB ID: TJ-14902

Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method.
06/11/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032914
TSB ID: RTJ-20756

Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. updated on 4/10/2012. updated 6/13/12.
12/23/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10030933
TSB ID: RTJ-20235

Volvo: water/discoloration/moisture in the tail lamp. water may leak in from the bulb socket back seal. in some cases tail lamp housing replacement is necessary. with a hose, verify the water is not entering the area from the outside.
09/24/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10030359
TSB ID: RTJ-16629

Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr
01/12/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10027285
TSB ID: RTJ-19254

Volvo: headlamp low beam connector replacement. a new method of repair for halogen type low-beam headlamps has been developed to address complaints for vehicles. updated 3/27/09. updated 12/23/09.
01/17/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10023632
TSB ID: 3745

Customer satisfaction software upgrade, p2x cps+. *nj
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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: 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: 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: 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
02/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129357
TSB ID: SERVICE INSTRUCT

Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
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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: 10128178
TSB ID: ST-001-2017-10-0

Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. they are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
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
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: 10127322
TSB ID: PB77-017-2017-06

This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
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
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10/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10120954
TSB ID: PB77-006

Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110183
TSB ID: TJ26745.7.2

This document is a technical journal: effective immediately, all 12v batteries may be?tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (bt3300). the vida test is still?available but no longer required. for battery replacements under warran
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110161
TSB ID: SMB00-325

*no description
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110170
TSB ID: TJ20803.9.0

In case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
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
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110146
TSB ID: SMB88-001A

Seat belt extender
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08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110145
TSB ID: TJ19967

Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent?surfaces. the blistering of the material is often caused?by an air freshener applied directly to the air?vents. do not attach any sort of air freshener?directly on air vents.
08/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10110212
TSB ID: SPJ31593

There has been an increasing amount of?reports where users state that its not possible?to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?connect? there will be an error message asking the user?if they wants to retry after an error message?saying
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
10/24/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10041668
TSB ID: SMB-88-001A

Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
06/07/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10037898
TSB ID: US24111

Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness.
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05/25/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10037523
TSB ID: TJ-19302

Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it.
06/11/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10032911
TSB ID: RTJ-21524

Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle.
09/21/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10022699
TSB ID: 00211

New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj

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Volvo XC90 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.