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Volvo S60 2015–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin TJ32958 1 1-2017 · NHTSA communication 10128168 · issued Oct 3, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Back Over Prevention
component
2015–2018
model years
26
vehicle entries

Official summary

This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA. Note: It's extremely important to adjust the new balance shaft with the correct tools according the instructions otherwise the sound may occur again in a short mileage.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.