Volvo S60 2015–2018 — technical 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.
Vehicles covered
- 2015 Volvo S60
- 2016 Volvo S60
- 2017 Volvo S60
- 2016 Volvo S60CC
- 2017 Volvo S60CC
- 2016 Volvo S60I
- 2017 Volvo S60I
- 2015 Volvo S80
- 2016 Volvo S80
- 2017 Volvo S90
- 2015 Volvo V60
- 2016 Volvo V60
- 2017 Volvo V60
- 2016 Volvo V60CC
- 2017 Volvo V60CC
- 2017 Volvo V90
- 2017 Volvo V90CC
- 2015 Volvo XC60
- 2016 Volvo XC60
- 2017 Volvo XC60
- 2016 Volvo XC90
- 2017 Volvo XC90
- 2018 Volvo XC90
- 2016 Volvo XC90H
- 2017 Volvo XC90H
- 2018 Volvo XC90H
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.