HOLY CRAP, Volvo sucks. lol

[Whocares05050]

Volvo Recalls 56,000 Cars
By Associated Press
3 HOURS AGO
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Automobile maker Volvo Cars said Thursday it was recalling a total of 56,000 vehicles because of two separate problems.

Volvo Cars spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said 38,000 diesel cars of the S60, V 70 XC 70 and XC 90 models made in 2006 were being called back in Europe due to a material fault that could cause the motor catching fire. The second callback, involving 18,000 of the company's latest V 70 and XC 70 models, relates to an air bag problem in the side of the car.

It was not immediately clear how many British fire incidents there had been.

Bohlin said the fuel injector plants or bolts, located on top of the motor cylinder, were faulty, potentially causing diesel to leak out into the motor.

Injector plants or bolts would be replaced free-of-charge in a procedure that would take about two hours, she said.

With the air bags "there's a risk they don't launch fast enough," Bohlin said.

The cars have mainly been sold in Sweden, Britain and in the U.S.

Bohlin declined to say how much the recalls and maintenance work would cost the company.

Volvo Cars has been owned by Ford Motor Co. since 1999, when it was acquired for $6.45 billion (4.4 billion euros).

(This version CORRECTS Corrects overline to 56,000 cars)

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[Whocares05050]

Im actually suprised coming from Volvo, i would expected this from someone else.

[atruhondagrl]

I do not doubt this for a second.

I wish they'd recall the 04-06 S40 for being an electrical P.I.A.

[atruhondagrl]

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

Im actually suprised coming from Volvo, i would expected this from someone else.

You've obviously never owned one.

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

You've obviously never owned one.

Haha, i use to own one that was from the late 80's for about 6 months.

[atruhondagrl]

I believe those were the original indestructible tanks that didn't have moody ECUs.

[Whocares05050]

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

I believe those were the original indestructible tanks that didn't have moody ECUs.

Then that is were i was under the impression they were good. lol

[atruhondagrl]

Originally Posted by Whocares05050

Then that is were i was under the impression they were good. lol

Blame Ford. I do. Damned over priced Focus. $34,000 for a damned car it should be flawless mechanically a year and half later. These things are somehow in the Luxury market. How?!!?!?!?!!?