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Service bulletin TJ-26520

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10051584
Published by NHTSA2013-03-20
Manufacturer's numberTJ-26520
Manufacturer's date2014-03-04
ReplacesTJ-26520-A
NHTSA componentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA's summary

VOLVO: NO OR INTERMITTENT UNLOCKING FUNCTION FROM DOOR HANDLES (S60 W/ KEYLESS DRIVE). REPLACE THE CONNETOR ON THE AFFECTED DOOR (S) ACCORDING TO THE ATTACHMENT W/ EXTENSION CABLES. *JS UPDATED 4/22/14. *PE

The document

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Components

Latches and locks

Vehicles listed
VOLVO S60
VOLVO S602011, 2012, 2013

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
19V8490002019-11-26. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TJ25129.3.0-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. Technical Journal TITLE : Adjustment to door handles REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25129 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 01 18 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8340 Lock , handle Page 1 of 4 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25129 . pdf 0.0784 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 134 2011 - 9999 22 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999999 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description VK Doors / Exterior door handle problems VY Doors / Manual locking / unlocking does not work DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text CSC = Customer Symptom Code DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . ? Fixed Right ? First 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 . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 25129 DESCRIPTION : Depending on humidity and low temperature , there is a possibility that the outer door handle does not return fully in its original position after operation . This does not affect the locking / unlocking ! ! SERVICE : In case of customer complaints , perform adjustment according to attachment . VSTG OPERATION NUMBER : Operation number * 98354 * - * * Side door handle adjustment ( FOR ALL 4 DOORS ! ! ) . * * - ? 0.9 hrs ? . - Claims may be submitted under the new car warranty when there is a documented customer complaint using claim type : 01 - Labor times are valid at the time of release and are subject to change . To view TJ attachment continue to next page : Page 2 of 4 2013 - 01 - 18 Page 1 of 2 § Volvo Car Customer Service TJ Instruction TJ No . 25129 Date January 2013 Issue 01 Title Adjustment to door handles . Materials Quantity Part No . G
TJ26520-8-1-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : No or intermittent unlocking function from door handles ( S60 w / Keyless drive ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 26520 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 03 04 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8340 Lock , handle Page 1 of 5 Attachment File Name File Size Corrosion.JPG 0.0776 MB Extension_Cable.JPG 0.0462 MB Harness_Routing.JPG 0.0765 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 134 2011 - 9999 - 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description VK Doors / Exterior door handle problems 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 . ? 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 . © 2014 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 26520 Text DESCRIPTION : No or intermittent unlocking function from door handles on S60 vehicles with Keyless drive may be caused by : - - Low pin tension at the harness connector . - - Corrosion at the door handle / harness . SERVICE : 230mm ( 9 inch ) long extension cables are available for repairing the harness Extension_Cable.JPG . - - Front door : 31358682 - - Rear door : 31382553 Remove the inner door panel , repair the harness and ensure the routing is as shown in Harness_Routing.JPG . Notes for when corrosion is found : See Corrosion.JPG . If corrosion is found , the door handle must also be replaced , as it is likely that the corrosion was caused by water leakage through the handle . See TJ 27787 for instructions on reusing painted outer door handle covers . If the corrosion has extended deep enough into the harness that
SMB00-325-2017-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First 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 . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
TJ-277622013-07-24. Service bulletin. VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO INCONSISTENT PAINT THICKNESS ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE KEYLESS ENTRY/LOCKING SYSTEM MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY, BECAUSE OF THE POOR RECEPTION FOR SENSOR. MODELS 2012 S60. *PE