NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10030287: 2009, 2010 Volvo C70

Official manufacturer communication context for 2009, 2010 Volvo C70, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10030287 summary graphic for 2009, 2010 Volvo C70
10030287NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
3affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAULT TRACING SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FIRST. MODELS XC70 &SC60 2009 & 2010. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
VolvoC702009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoXc602010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoXc702009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10030287?

VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAULT TRACING SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FIRST. MODELS XC70 &SC60 2009 & 2010. *PE

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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