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  • 23 Dec 2013VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2013/156

    EXHAUST SLEEVE MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been established that the securing process for the exhaust tail pipe sleeve may not be to specification and result in the tail pipe sleeve detaching. This could cause an issue for other road users.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and secure the exhaust tail pipe sleeve.

    Vehicles affected
    3,311
    OEM ref
    R29419
    Build start
    18 May 2010
    Build end
    07 May 2012
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 28 Nov 2013VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2013/140

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    3,134
    OEM ref
    R29424
  • 21 Oct 2013VOLVO BUS B seriesRef R/2013/127

    HANDBRAKE MAY NOT APPLY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Due to an inadequate hardening process it is possible that the pawl plate in the top of the handbrake valve can be subjected to premature wear. This can in extremes affect the operation of the handbrake and possible result in a vehicle roll away.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the handbrake valve.

    Vehicles affected
    415
    OEM ref
    C6200
    Build start
    01 Dec 2012
    Build end
    31 Dec 2012
  • 24 Jul 2013VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2013/097

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    It is possible that the steering drag link end ball joint nut may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This can lead to a loosening of the nut and in extreme cases detachment of the joint with the associated loss of control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicle and check torque of drag link end nut. If loose replace nut and torque to the correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    25
  • 15 Jul 2013VOLVO BUS B seriesRef R/2013/083

    OIL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Hydraulic oil may leak from the high pressure pipe to flange joint fixed to the hydraulic fan. This could cause oil to be left on the carriageway or in the worst case fire. Note: The affected vehicles should be fitted with automatically operated fire suppression equipment.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test and where necessary replace the high pressure hose and pipe assembly with quality assured components.

    Vehicles affected
    319
    OEM ref
    C6198
  • 22 May 2013VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2013/062

    ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Due to an issue within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) vehicles equipped with the auto release function on the electronic parking brake may not have the parking brake applied when requested by the driver. It is possible that the driver may not be aware of the non-application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and update ECU software.

    Vehicles affected
    125
    Build start
    26 Nov 2012
    Build end
    28 Apr 2013
  • 08 Apr 2013VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2013/046

    LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.

    Vehicles affected
    826
    OEM ref
    R49379
    Build start
    26 Apr 2011
    Build end
    28 May 2012
  • 08 Apr 2013VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2013/046

    LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.

    Vehicles affected
    826
    OEM ref
    R49379
    Build start
    26 Apr 2011
    Build end
    28 May 2012
  • 08 Apr 2013VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2013/046

    LOSS OF DRIVE

    Defect

    It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.

    Vehicles affected
    826
    OEM ref
    R49379
    Build start
    26 Apr 2011
    Build end
    28 May 2012
  • 25 Feb 2013VOLVO BUS B13RRef R/2013/039

    INCORRECT SEAT BOLTS FITTED

    Defect

    It is possible that the wrong specification mounting bolts have been used on the passenger seat floor slider. If involved in an accident/collision it is extremely possible that the bolts could fail and result in detachment of the seat.

    Remedy

    Recall all the affected vehicle to check the mounting bolt and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    C6145
  • 13 Nov 2012VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2012/144

    TRIM PANEL MAY CAUSE INJURY DURING COLLISION

    Defect

    Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws.

    Remedy

    Replace both trim panels and screws.

    Vehicles affected
    70
    OEM ref
    R89354
  • 13 Nov 2012VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2012/144

    TRIM PANEL MAY CAUSE INJURY DURING COLLISION

    Defect

    Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws.

    Remedy

    Replace both trim panels and screws.

    Vehicles affected
    70
    OEM ref
    R89354
  • 26 Sept 2012VOLVO BUS B11Ref R/2012/142

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    Potential leakage from base of the test point on the high-pressure hose connecting fan pump to fan drive motor on two chassis types. If leakage occurs oil could spray on hot engine components and cause a fire.

    Remedy

    Fitting of a rubber protection hose.

    Vehicles affected
    159
    OEM ref
    C8675
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    13 Nov 2012
  • 14 Sept 2012VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2012/104

    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.

    Vehicles affected
    3,394
    OEM ref
    R59345
  • 14 Sept 2012VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2012/104

    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.

    Vehicles affected
    3,394
    OEM ref
    R59345
  • 14 Sept 2012VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2012/104

    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.

    Vehicles affected
    3,394
    OEM ref
    R59345
  • 14 Sept 2012VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2012/104

    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.

    Vehicles affected
    3,394
    OEM ref
    R59345
  • 09 Jul 2012VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2012/077

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A heat shield mounted on the frame can fall down on the starter motor and could cause a short circuit.The heat shield breaks due to fatigue caused by vibrations.

    Remedy

    Remove heat shield.

    Vehicles affected
    1,817
    OEM ref
    C1894
    Build start
    14 Nov 2011
    Build end
    21 May 2012
  • 09 Jul 2012VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2012/077

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    A heat shield mounted on the frame can fall down on the starter motor and could cause a short circuit.The heat shield breaks due to fatigue caused by vibrations.

    Remedy

    Remove heat shield.

    Vehicles affected
    1,817
    OEM ref
    C1894
    Build start
    14 Nov 2011
    Build end
    21 May 2012
  • 11 May 2012VOLVO BUS B seriesRef R/2012/066

    GEARBOX MAY REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN NEUTRAL IS SELECTED

    Defect

    It is possible that an internal gear selector fork may failure which can result in the gearbox still being in gear when neutral is selected. This could unintentionally allow the vehicle to move off on its own.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the gear selector fork.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    C8858
    Build start
    02 Apr 2009
    Build end
    16 Mar 2011

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