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  • 22 Jun 2017VOLVO BUS B11RRef R/2017/225

    FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS INSECURE

    Defect

    The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing.

    Remedy

    Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box

    Vehicles affected
    729
    OEM ref
    C5176
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    29 May 2017
  • 22 Jun 2017VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2017/225

    FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS INSECURE

    Defect

    The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing.

    Remedy

    Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box

    Vehicles affected
    729
    OEM ref
    C5176
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    29 May 2017
  • 22 Jun 2017VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2017/225

    FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS INSECURE

    Defect

    The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing.

    Remedy

    Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box

    Vehicles affected
    729
    OEM ref
    C5176
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    29 May 2017
  • 22 Jun 2017VOLVO BUS B8RRef R/2017/225

    FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS INSECURE

    Defect

    The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing.

    Remedy

    Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box

    Vehicles affected
    729
    OEM ref
    C5176
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    29 May 2017
  • 15 Jun 2017VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2017/188

    REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The pre-tensioner in the driver�s side third row passenger seat belt may not have been produced according to the correct specification In the event of a collision the pre tensioner and seat belt will still operate as intended but a very small part could enter the passenger compartment. As a temporary measure until the seat belt has been replaced it is recommended that the seat belt is not used.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the seat belt.

    Vehicles affected
    501
    OEM ref
    R89716
    Build start
    23 Sept 2016
    Build end
    08 Nov 2016
  • 24 Apr 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FL3Ref R/2017/141

    RISK OF REAR UNDERRUN DETACHING

    Defect

    It has been identified the mounting bolts/nuts for the rear underrun device may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the rear underrun device becoming detached from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage replace the mounting bolts/nuts and torque them to the correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    C0015
  • 06 Apr 2017VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2017/152

    INCORRECT OIL PAN FITTED

    Defect

    It has been established that on certain vehicles fitted with an MDE5 engine they may have been delivered with a lower volume oil pan during production. There is a risk of the sump being overfilled with oil. This could result in either the engine suffering a runaway due to it consuming its own oil or the Catalytic Converter can be contaminated which will affect the exhaust emissions.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the oil pan and dip stick also to update the Engine Management System (EMS) software.

    Vehicles affected
    265
    OEM ref
    C5179
    Build start
    18 May 2016
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 06 Apr 2017VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2017/152

    INCORRECT OIL PAN FITTED

    Defect

    It has been established that on certain vehicles fitted with an MDE5 engine they may have been delivered with a lower volume oil pan during production. There is a risk of the sump being overfilled with oil. This could result in either the engine suffering a runaway due to it consuming its own oil or the Catalytic Converter can be contaminated which will affect the exhaust emissions.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the oil pan and dip stick also to update the Engine Management System (EMS) software.

    Vehicles affected
    265
    OEM ref
    C5179
    Build start
    18 May 2016
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 31 Mar 2017VOLVO BUS B5TLRef R/2017/137

    EXHAUST EMISSION CRITERIA IS NOT MET

    Defect

    It has been identified that an issue with the engine software may affect the vehicle's exhaust emissions and an issue with the regenerations of the SCR brick.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to update the engine software.

    Vehicles affected
    809
    OEM ref
    C5214
    Build start
    03 Jun 2013
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016
  • 31 Mar 2017VOLVO BUS B8Ref R/2017/137

    EXHAUST EMISSION CRITERIA IS NOT MET

    Defect

    It has been identified that an issue with the engine software may affect the vehicle's exhaust emissions and an issue with the regenerations of the SCR brick.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to update the engine software.

    Vehicles affected
    809
    OEM ref
    C5214
    Build start
    03 Jun 2013
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016
  • 13 Mar 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2017/109

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED

    Defect

    It has been identified there is a possibility that during production the split pin for the brake pedal cross shaft may not have been correctly installed. This could result in the reduction of braking effort due to the movement of the cross shaft.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required fit a split pin or further secure the currently installed split pin.

    Vehicles affected
    9,631
    OEM ref
    C0001
  • 13 Mar 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2017/109

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED

    Defect

    It has been identified there is a possibility that during production the split pin for the brake pedal cross shaft may not have been correctly installed. This could result in the reduction of braking effort due to the movement of the cross shaft.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required fit a split pin or further secure the currently installed split pin.

    Vehicles affected
    9,631
    OEM ref
    C0001
  • 08 Mar 2017VOLVO CAR S90Ref R/2017/105

    RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN

    Defect

    The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    2,409
    OEM ref
    R89714
    Build start
    21 Nov 2016
    Build end
    01 Apr 2017
  • 08 Mar 2017VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2017/105

    RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN

    Defect

    The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    2,409
    OEM ref
    R89714
    Build start
    06 Dec 2016
    Build end
    01 Mar 2017
  • 08 Mar 2017VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2017/105

    RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN

    Defect

    The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    2,409
    OEM ref
    R89714
    Build start
    21 Nov 2016
    Build end
    01 Mar 2017
  • 20 Feb 2017VOLVO BUS B11RRef R/2017/098

    ALTERNATOR MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production the temperature sensors for the alternator have been installed/located in the wrong position. This can result in the driver not receiving an early warning of the alternator overheating.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the location of all the temperature sensors for the alternator and if found incorrectly positioned reposition them as per the technical service instruction including checking of the alienator bearings/friction.

    Vehicles affected
    623
    OEM ref
    C5175
    Build start
    07 May 2013
    Build end
    15 Dec 2016
  • 03 Feb 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FLRef R/2017/043

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Rear leaf spring retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check spring hangers and replace as required.

    Vehicles affected
    743
    OEM ref
    C3655
    Build start
    03 Nov 2014
    Build end
    03 Jun 2016
  • 03 Feb 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FERef R/2017/043

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Rear leaf spring retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check spring hangers and replace as required.

    Vehicles affected
    743
    OEM ref
    C3655
    Build start
    06 Jun 2016
    Build end
    18 Nov 2016
  • 03 Feb 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FLRef R/2017/044

    DRAG LINK JOINTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TORQUED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that the securing nuts may become loose. This can result in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or the pitman arm.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts. If found to be incorrect then replace the drag link.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    C0004
    Build start
    03 May 2016
    Build end
    03 May 2016
  • 03 Feb 2017VOLVO TRUCKS FERef R/2017/044

    DRAG LINK JOINTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TORQUED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that the securing nuts may become loose. This can result in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or the pitman arm.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts. If found to be incorrect then replace the drag link.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    C0004
    Build start
    12 Apr 2016
    Build end
    12 Apr 2016
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,415
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    25 Aug 2016
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR S90Ref R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,415
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    22 Aug 2016
    Build end
    05 Sept 2016
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,415
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    29 Aug 2016
    Build end
    07 Sept 2016
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR V40CCRef R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,415
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    25 Aug 2016
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    1,415
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    16 Aug 2016
    Build end
    23 Sept 2016

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