# Service bulletin PB28\-S29842

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10146106
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-10\-29
- Manufacturer's number: PB28\-S29842
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-11\-07
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 \& 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146106-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146106-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2016 VOLVO S60
- 2015 to 2016 VOLVO S80
- 2015 to 2016 VOLVO V60
- 2015 to 2016 VOLVO XC60
- 2015 to 2016 VOLVO XC70
- 2015 VOLVO XC90
- 2016 VOLVO XC90

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V273000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V273000.md), 2021-04-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- [2019188](/recalls/tc/2019188.md), 2019-04-18: Engine
- [19V308000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V308000.md), 2019-04-17: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- [2016197](/recalls/tc/2016197.md), 2016-05-04: Electrical
- [2015388](/recalls/tc/2015388.md), 2015-09-02: Electrical
- [15V555000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V555000.md), 2015-09-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- [13V377000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V377000.md), 2013-08-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [35526.1.8](/bulletins/11032678.md), 2026-05-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure\&\#13; Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.\&\#13;
- [34295.9.0](/bulletins/11031099.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 attachments 1 PDF and 1 PNG \- High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA. This TJ is a guide to the kinds of repairs that can be done instead of a complete HV battery replacement.\&\#13; Parts, methods, and tools are now available to repair almost all faults within the High Voltage Battery.
- [36916](/bulletins/11021914.md), 2025-08-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM\-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.
- [35755](/bulletins/11020542.md), 2025-07-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: BEV and LR\-PHEV SW Update for High Voltage Battery Balancer. The Balancer software must be upgraded to version OTG\_192\-411899\-H00\-029 or higher
- [35755](/bulletins/11020526.md), 2025-07-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: BEV and LR\-PHEV SW Update for High Voltage Battery Balancer. The Balancer software must be upgraded to version OTG\_192\-411899\-H00\-029 or higher
- [36961](/bulletins/11016902.md), 2025-04-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service:\&\#13; Don´t charge the battery before the test, jump start the vehicle if needed. Read out the vehicle with VIDA and start the test.\&\#13;
- [TJ 34295](/bulletins/11016900.md), 2025-04-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA.
- [TJ36961.2.1\-2024\-08\-07](/bulletins/11007932.md), 2024-09-19, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
- [TJ27536.21.1\-2024\-08\-07](/bulletins/11007925.md), 2024-09-19, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre\-Delivery Service
- [36845](/bulletins/11006576.md), 2024-08-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA \- 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

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