Vehicle recall 03V434000 · November 4, 2003
2004 Volvo XC90
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal.
- Consequence
- This can adversely affect a number of vehicle functions, including brake, engine, transmission, and torque distribution control which rely on this signal for proper operation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front wheel sensors. Owner notification began on December 8, 2003. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. 127A.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V434000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2003
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 127A
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,586
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC90 (2004): 2004
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