NHTSA Service Bulletin 10182731: 2012-2017 Volvo C70
Official manufacturer communication context for 2012-2017 Volvo C70, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 2015 0151101 - 0182120 201120 - 201402 136 2012 - 2015 0118101 - 0191314 201120 - 201402 156 2014 - 2015 0500127 - 0755266 201320 - 201416 542 2012 - 2013 0123001 - 0144301 201146 - 201325 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description L9 Instrument panel / dashboard / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled N2 Instrument panel / dashboard / Blistered / bubbled / peeled VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 88107 - 2 Dashboard replace . ? 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 29012 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . Text DESCRIPTION : Leather on dashboard may come loose on small areas . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : The amount of glue used for fastening the leather has been increased and * finetuned . Process has been optimized and more measurements introduced . MATERIAL RETURN : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Vehicle Report : When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? with function group 8811 . Service : I
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Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10182731?
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type.
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.
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