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Service bulletin TJ30599

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10110215
Published by NHTSA2017-08-03
Manufacturer's numberTJ30599
Manufacturer's date2016-05-16
NHTSA componentSEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

NHTSA's summary

When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Seats

Vehicles listed
VOLVO XC902016
VOLVO XC90H2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20236492023-12-07. Seats And Restraints
20165342016-10-28. Seats And Restraints

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
36865.1.12024-04-10. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Squeak noise from second row outer seats over bumps. Apply PFPE Anti squeak spray, p/n 30749880 spray.
TJ320252023-04-24. Service bulletin. Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater)
TJ32025.1.0-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater)
TJ33617.2.1-20212021-03-08. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ33617.2.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ32025.5.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater) Func Group 8531 In some cars one or more of the following may appear: - Outer seat in second row is hard to move back after entrance to third row. Page 1 and 2 in attachment. - Backrest folds back too early (before seat is slide back). Page 1 - Outer seat in second row is hard to move or makes rattling noise over the rails. Page 3 - Gap closer (hinge cover) gets stuck and breaks. Page 4 . These repairs can be done without removing the seat from the car.
TJ30599.3.1-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
TJ30961.4.0-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: The front passenger seat heater may not start or turns itself off after a few minutes of driving. A new IHU (Integrated Head Unit) software with changed functionality has been introduced in week 46, 2016. Download a Total Upgrade in accordance with VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales) instructions and TJ 31543. The new software can be used on all cars from production start.
TJ32005.1.1-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Leather seats, improvements on wrinkles and wear. Always replace both together, seat cushion upholstery and seat cushion foam . Both sides (Driver and/or passenger) should not be replaced as a pair if only one side has an issue. The backrest does not have to be replaced if only the seat cushion has an issue.
TJ30599.3.2-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.