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Volvo S60 2003–2019technical service bulletin

Bulletin TJ30967 2 0-2018 · NHTSA communication 10164131 · issued May 8, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2003–2019
model years
43
vehicle entries

Official summary

Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and destroy protective layers.

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.