What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

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Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10182498: 2016-2021 Volvo Xc90

Official manufacturer communication context for 2016-2021 Volvo Xc90, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10182498NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

2affected product rows

90/100quality 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 CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Sunroof shade hanging down REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30621 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 07 20 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8360 Roof hatch Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Movie clip 1 . mp4 5.3850 MB Movie clip 2 . mp4 5.4659 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 9999 21 0000001 - 9999999 201505 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description VJ Sun / moon / convertible roof / Fits poorly SC Sun / moon / convertible roof / Hard / impossible to open / close VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 83612 - 2 Sun shade / inner panel sun roof replace 99400 - 2 General reimbursement acc . to TJ / QB DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 30621 Text DESCRIPTION : If the sunroof shade is hanging down in the vehicle , follow advice under ? Service ? . The installation procedure in the VIDA removal , replacement and installation instructions for the Sun visor / Inner cover sun roof ( VCC - 371003 - 6 ) will be updated later . The two movie clips add this information meanwhile . Vehicle Report : Please submit a Vehicle Report of all cases with hanging sunroof shade . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support not needed ? , use function group 8360 . Service : 1 . Preparation of Sun visor / Inner cover sunroof spare part ( Movie clip 1 ) . After unpacking the spare part with P / N 39824859 ( Blonde ) or P / N 39824857 ( Charcoal ) please do the following steps : Note : Always use clean gloves when h

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

VolvoXc902016-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

VolvoXc90h2016-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

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

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10182498?

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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