The 2004 Volvo XC90 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a risk of sudden unintended acceleration and a potential fire — two separate issues that each carry significant safety consequences.
A faulty front wheel speed sensor can send incorrect signals that cause the anti-lock brakes and cruise control to behave erratically. In some cases this can trigger the cruise control to engage from a standstill or low speed, causing the vehicle to accelerate without driver input. The same type of sensor fault can also interfere with brake, engine, transmission, and torque distribution systems, all of which depend on accurate wheel speed data to operate correctly. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why it appears across more than one recall. Separately, certain vehicles equipped with a Garmin 760 portable GPS unit have a battery that can overheat and start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery in Garmin 760 portable GPS units can overheat.
What the fix does
The battery will be replaced with a new battery, and a spacer will be installed between the battery and circuit board.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A faulty front wheel speed sensor sends wrong signals to the ABS and speed control systems, causing them to malfunction. This can trigger cruise control unexpectedly at low speeds, making the vehicle accelerate suddenly, or cause rough ride, transmission problems, loss of engine power, and unwanted spin control activation.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the front wheel speed sensors with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel speed sensors may be defective, sending incorrect wheel speed signals to your vehicle's systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front wheel speed sensors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
