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Volvo
Volvo plans changes because of health worries
February 20, 2002
Volvo is planning technical changes in three of the models out of concern that the electromagnetic fields in the cars can pose a health hazard. The electromagnetic fields can be harmful to especially children and pregnant women.
NHTSA recalls Volvo trucks
February 13, 2002
The NHTSA is recalling about 8,573 Volvo trucks. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness that can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. This defect can lead to a possible vehicle crash when the driver loses control of the steering.
Volvo claims support for NHTSA investigation
January 21, 2002
Volvo says they support the investigation by Federal safety official over alleged safety defects of its trucks. There are alleged mechanical problems with more than 500 Volvo trucks. The Volvo investigations are focused on steering problems, front U-bolt problems, and sleeper berth fires.
Volvo is investigated by the NHTSA
September 21, 2000
The NHTSA has opened investigations on 167,000 Volvo V70 and S70 cars from model years 1998 and 1999 for possible turn signal failure. The agency said they have received 14 complaints.
Volvo recalls cars worldwide
August 24, 2000
Volvo is recalling 116,000 Volvo S80 cars worldwide to change a ball and socket joint in the front wheel suspension. The joint could snap out in unfavorable conditions according to tests.
Volvo trying to improve child safety record
October 29, 1999
Volvo has been talking about a new child seat system after studying their long history of accidents since 1970. Included in the database are 28,000 accidents with over 48,000 occupants. These accidents include children, and of the 421 children who were facing to the rear in documented accidents, all survived and only three were injured. Two of the children had broken bones and one had suffered a head concussion.
Volvo trucks have a history of violent fires
July 19, 1999
Volvo trucks appear to have a history of violent fires in Europe according to an attorney. A tunnel fire in Mont Blanc killed 39 people that a Volvo truck was blamed for starting. Similar fires have been said to occur in the past, and Volvo confirmed that 14 of its model 320 and 380 trucks caught fire the previous year. Volvo had recalled about 5,000 fire-prone trucks.
Volvo recalling station wagons
November 5, 1998
Volvo has recalled about 10,700 V70 station wagons whose tailpipes may be too long and can lead to burns. One child had suffered second and third degree burns from a wagon's tailpipe and the NHTSA opened an investigation on the defect.
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