Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 S60 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

• TSB #RTJ-18513

  Date Announced:

  SEP 19, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10026550

  VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

• TSB #RTJ-18513

  Date Announced:

  SEP 19, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10026550

  VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #7206

  Date Announced:

  JUN 28, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016668

  REAR SUSPENSION POPPING/SPRING NOISE. TO INCLUDE VOLVO XC90 1999-2000. *SC Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

• TSB #5913

  Date Announced:

  JUL 26, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10020262

  FOLLOW THE COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC FAULT-TRACING PATH OUTLINED IN VIDA WHEN REPAIRING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) RELATED TO THE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #25149B

  Date Announced:

  FEB 20, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019762

  CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #46-13

  Date Announced:

  APR 18, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10024466

  5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »

• TSB #5910

  Date Announced:

  JAN 21, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000304

  COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) BCM 0103 AND ECM 9400 COULD BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS VERSIONS DATED 10/21/2002 AND 6/23/03. Read More »

• TSB #123A

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10005321

  FAULTY CALIBRATION DATA IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY UNDER SOME CONDITIONS CAUSE THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE TO OPERATE INCOMPLETELY. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 123A. Read More »

• TSB #2322

  Date Announced:

  OCT 15, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000301

  CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #0051

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10006259

  VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING. *MR Read More »

• TSB #2846

  Date Announced:

  MAY 07, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635265

  SOME NON TURBO ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE COLD START PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #2839

  Date Announced:

  APR 23, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635261

  CONCERNS WITH ROUGHT COLD START ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A B5234T3 HIGH-PRESSURE TURBO ENGINE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #2845

  Date Announced:

  APR 23, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635263

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A B5244T3 LOW PRESSURE TURBO ENGINE, MAY RUN ROUGH AFTER COLD START, OR LONG CRANKING TIME. *TT Read More »

• TSB #2839

  Date Announced:

  NOV 06, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #627836

  SUBJECT REGARDING ,SW FID 703, ROUGH COLD START, B5234T3 ENGINE. *YD Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #0052

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10006514

  INSTALLING THE SEAL PLUG IN THE CYLINDER BLOCK. *MR Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #0013

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10005276

  EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM SOFTWARE. SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 123A. *TT Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

• TSB #149

  Date Announced:

  FEB 20, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018801

  WARRANTY COVERAGE SHOULD A CUSTOMER EPXERIENCE A DEFECT WIT THE ETM SYSTEM BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE NORMAL NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TT TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS). *TT CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

• TSB #SB-23-198

  Date Announced:

  JUN 26, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10032599

  VOLVO SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL PUMP EXTENDED WARRANTY. FOR ELIGIBLE VEHICLES THAT ARE BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR 10 YEARS ... Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #4338

  Date Announced:

  FEB 09, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10001269

  AW 55-50 NEUTRAL CONTROL FUNCTION, VALVE BODY DIAGNOSIS, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 012A AND 012B. *SCC UPDATED REPAIR METHOD. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS DATED 2-9-2004. Read More »

• TSB #4337

  Date Announced:

  FEB 25, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10001266

  SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES DUE TO B4 SERVO COVER FAILURE, 2-3 UPSHIFT HARSHNESS OR FLARE. *SCC Read More »

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #4410009

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635173

  SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING CLUTCH LINE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #4347

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016108

  DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE 1ST AND/OR REVERSE GEAR. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #RTJ-21324

  Date Announced:

  JUL 10, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10032425

  VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. Read More »

• TSB #4346

  Date Announced:

  AUG 05, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008967

  HARSH / DELAYED P, R OR N TO D SHIFT. *TT Read More »

• TSB #4332

  Date Announced:

  JUL 18, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635273

  SOME VEHICLES WITH THE AW55-50 GEARBOX MAY EXPERIENCE 2-3 UPSHIFT FLARE, SLIPPING, TACHOMETER NEEDLE JUMPING UP OR THE ENGINE RACING DURING A SHIFT. QUALITY UPGRADE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO MINIMIZE THIS CONDITION. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

• TSB #TJ-US16761

  Date Announced:

  MAY 25, 2012

  NHTSA ID:

  #10037893

  VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE Read More »

• TSB #4002

  Date Announced:

  JUL 07, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016434

  TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #5910

  Date Announced:

  JAN 21, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000304

  COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) BCM 0103 AND ECM 9400 COULD BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS VERSIONS DATED 10/21/2002 AND 6/23/03. Read More »

• TSB #5910

  Date Announced:

  JAN 09, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000866

  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) 0103 WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) 9400. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

• TSB #SPJ3070120160419

  Date Announced:

  APR 19, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10087107

  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. Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

• TSB #3202

  Date Announced:

  MAY 09, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016648

  ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMS. *SC Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

• TSB #TJ31543

  Date Announced:

  OCT 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10088666

  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. Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

• TSB #8743

  Date Announced:

  OCT 25, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000305

  CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MALFUNCTION. *TT Read More »

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

• TSB #SMB-88-001A

  Date Announced:

  OCT 13, 2011

  NHTSA ID:

  #10041668

  VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE Read More »

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #155

  Date Announced:

  MAR 20, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019595

  ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #149

  Date Announced:

  MAR 16, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019591

  ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #013

  Date Announced:

  JAN 10, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019022

  VOLVO RECOMMENDED WINTER TIRES. *TT Read More »

• TSB #006

  Date Announced:

  JAN 10, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019023

  WINTER TIRE APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »

WHEELS

• TSB #720006

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10002972

  RESONANCE SOUND (340 HZ) CAN OCCUR FROM THE WHEEL WHICH IS TRANSMITTED VIA THE SPRING STRUT. RUBBER SPRING SEATS (INSULATOR PLATES) HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AS SERVICE SOLUTIONS. Read More »

SEATS

• TSB #850036

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011529

  FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #SMB17-2017A

  Date Announced:

  OCT 08, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10088566

  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 ... Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #0040

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010476

  EXCHANGE UNIT RADIO/CD PLAYER HU-80X. SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 123B. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

• TSB #18

  Date Announced:

  APR 05, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635244

  SUBJECT REGARDING DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM - ACCESSORIES BULLETIN. *TT Read More »

• TSB #3927

  Date Announced:

  AUG 08, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #626184

  INFORMATION REGARDING NAVIGATION SYSTEM MY02 DELAY. *YH Read More »

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #123

  Date Announced:

  NOV 30, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010463

  TIRE PRESSURE LABEL PRINTED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE MAXIMUM LOAD VALUES. RECALL CAMPAIGN 123. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0010

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10005320

  RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 123. TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, MAXIMUM LOAD VALUE MISSING. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #SMB17-2017A

  Date Announced:

  OCT 08, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10088566

  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 ... Read More »

• TSB #SMB00-354

  Date Announced:

  OCT 07, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10088374

  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. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #8743

  Date Announced:

  MAY 24, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635225

  SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #4301

  Date Announced:

  MAY 16, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #635192

  CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE AW55-50 TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE SW FID 83 LOADED BEFORE ROAD TESTED AS PART OF THE CUSTOMER PREPARATION SERVICE (CPS). *TT Read More »