Vehicle recall 07V221000 · May 25, 2007
2005 Volvo XC90
On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.
- Consequence
- Misplacement of the jack's crank handle can pose a safety risk as it can result in a short circuit of the battery which could then lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. This warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. SC179.THIS action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V221000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2007
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC179
- Owner notification
- July 3, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,211
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2005): 2005
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