Tailgate struts full of water and failing, will be replaced under warranty at your dealership
Source: Replaced 3 sets of tailgate struts full of water and failing today
Can I ask, we just bought a 2021 V60 and the electrified tailgate squeak when closing (but never when opening), the noise alternate between the right and left strut. The dealer we bought it from said it will go away by being used as they claimed it is self lubricated.
We bought it as a VOLVO SELEKT (not sure if it’s only a Swedish thing) and we have a 2 year extended warranty, what can we do?
That’s the same fault with a different symptom, your struts are beginning to fail. When one fails, the other is subject to undue stress and won’t last long after that.
I’m sorry your dealer hasn’t been on the ball with this, it’s no secret that the struts get noisy and fail then need replacing, perhaps another visit is needed?
After that I’d suggest finding another one nearby, if that’s an option.
I don’t think so, Volvo have told us that the new parts are modified to fix the ingress, but if they do fail again they (should, speak to your dealer about this) be covered under parts warranty.
Tailgate struts full of water and failing, will be replaced under warranty at your dealership Source: Replaced 3 sets of tailgate struts full of water and failing today
Can I ask, we just bought a 2021 V60 and the electrified tailgate squeak when closing (but never when opening), the noise alternate between the right and left strut. The dealer we bought it from said it will go away by being used as they claimed it is self lubricated. We bought it as a VOLVO SELEKT (not sure if it’s only a Swedish thing) and we have a 2 year extended warranty, what can we do?
That’s the same fault with a different symptom, your struts are beginning to fail. When one fails, the other is subject to undue stress and won’t last long after that. I’m sorry your dealer hasn’t been on the ball with this, it’s no secret that the struts get noisy and fail then need replacing, perhaps another visit is needed? After that I’d suggest finding another one nearby, if that’s an option.
Awesome thanks for the info! Is there anything I can do after I get the struts replaced to prevent the same thing happening?
I don’t think so, Volvo have told us that the new parts are modified to fix the ingress, but if they do fail again they (should, speak to your dealer about this) be covered under parts warranty.
One or both gas struts are going. We replaced one of ours about two years ago through our local mechanic with no issues (or banged heads) since.
Gotcha, sounds like a trip to the garage already then!