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UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 01 Jul 2020VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2020/192

    POTENTIAL BREAKAGE/FATIGUE OF A FLEXIBLE STEEL CABLE SUPPORTING THE FRONT SEATBELT ANCHOR POINT

    Defect

    Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.

    Vehicles affected
    170,160
    OEM ref
    R10029
    Build start
    09 May 2007
    Build end
    30 May 2016
  • 01 Jul 2020VOLVO CAR S60CCRef R/2020/192

    POTENTIAL BREAKAGE/FATIGUE OF A FLEXIBLE STEEL CABLE SUPPORTING THE FRONT SEATBELT ANCHOR POINT

    Defect

    Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.

    Vehicles affected
    170,160
    OEM ref
    R10029
    Build start
    13 Apr 2015
    Build end
    30 May 2018
  • 12 Jun 2020VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2020/181

    FEED KNOB STARTER SWITCH SUPPORT SPRING FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN IGNITION OFF WHILST VEHICLE IS IN MOTION

    Defect

    Feed Knob Starter switch support spring failure could possibly result in ignition off whilst vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy

    Change Starter switch harness & cover to new version if not already fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    1,497
    OEM ref
    C5851
    Build start
    18 Mar 2013
    Build end
    30 Jan 2019
  • 20 Mar 2020VOLVO TRUCKS FH 4Ref R/2020/085

    THE STOP SCREWS FOR THE PIN BETWEEN THE FIFTH WHEEL PLATE AND PEDESTAL MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    The stop screws for the pin between the fifth wheel plate and pedestal might be missing.

    Remedy

    Fit the stop screws where required

    Vehicles affected
    5
    Build start
    06 Feb 2020
    Build end
    20 Feb 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V60CCRef R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Sept 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2020/071

    ONE OF THE NUTS SECURING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE FIREWALL IS MISSING.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles one of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing

    Remedy

    Fit the missing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    224
    OEM ref
    R19996
    Build start
    29 Nov 2019
    Build end
    21 Feb 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    30 Sept 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    09 Nov 2018
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR S90Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    14 Jan 2019
    Build end
    22 Jan 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    08 Feb 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    Vehicles affected
    56,385
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 12 Feb 2020VOLVO BUS B8RLERef R/2020/101

    THE ELECTRIC PUMP INVERTER SHUTS OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING

    Defect

    The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

    Remedy

    Change to wiring to keep the EHPS function on when the vehicle is moving with ignition switched off.

    Vehicles affected
    1,058
    OEM ref
    C5734
    Build start
    17 Jun 2013
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Feb 2020VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2020/051

    THE ELECTRIC STEERING PUMP INVERTER SHUTS OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING

    Defect

    The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

    Remedy

    Change the steering pump wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    2,456
    OEM ref
    C5734
    Build start
    17 Jun 2013
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Feb 2020VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2020/101

    THE ELECTRIC PUMP INVERTER SHUTS OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING

    Defect

    The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

    Remedy

    Change to wiring to keep the EHPS function on when the vehicle is moving with ignition switched off.

    Vehicles affected
    1,058
    OEM ref
    C5734
    Build start
    17 Jun 2013
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Feb 2020VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2020/051

    THE ELECTRIC STEERING PUMP INVERTER SHUTS OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING

    Defect

    The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

    Remedy

    Change the steering pump wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    2,456
    OEM ref
    C5734
    Build start
    17 Jun 2013
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 12 Feb 2020VOLVO BUS B8RLERef R/2020/051

    THE ELECTRIC STEERING PUMP INVERTER SHUTS OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING

    Defect

    The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

    Remedy

    Change the steering pump wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    2,456
    OEM ref
    C5734
    Build start
    17 Jun 2013
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 13 Jan 2020VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2020/007

    POSSIBILTY OF PAINTED WHEEL RIMS BECOMING LOOSE

    Defect

    Possibility of painted wheel rims becoming loose

    Remedy

    The wheels must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C0117
    Build start
    26 Sept 2018
    Build end
    03 Dec 2018
  • 19 Dec 2019VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2019/452

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    Possible loss of power whilst driving.

    Remedy

    Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    R29986
    Build start
    11 Nov 2019
    Build end
    27 Nov 2019
  • 19 Dec 2019VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2019/452

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    Possible loss of power whilst driving.

    Remedy

    Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    R29986
    Build start
    13 Nov 2019
    Build end
    11 Dec 2019
  • 04 Nov 2019VOLVO BUS B11RRef R/2019/388

    DUE TO AN INCORRECT SIGNAL VALUE RECEIVED BY THE VDS MOTOR THE STEERING MOTOR CAN PROVIDE STEERING INPUT WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE DRIVER

    Defect

    The steering motor can provide steering input without any input from the driver

    Remedy

    Update VDS software and calibrate the active steering

    Vehicles affected
    286
    OEM ref
    C5752
    Build start
    02 Feb 2016
    Build end
    05 Nov 2019
  • 07 Oct 2019VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2019/180

    THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM

    Defect

    The engine�s plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

    Remedy

    Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    69,630
    OEM ref
    R29939 /45 /46/47/48/97
    Build start
    25 Apr 2014
    Build end
    29 Apr 2016
  • 07 Oct 2019VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2019/180

    THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM

    Defect

    The engine�s plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

    Remedy

    Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    69,630
    OEM ref
    R29939 /45 /46/47/48/97
    Build start
    22 Apr 2016
    Build end
    14 Oct 2016

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