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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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  • 31 Mar 2011VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2011/035

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

    Defect

    The material of the steering arm bolts may not be to specification. As a result the bolts could crack and if not rectified the bolts could eventually fail totally causing loss of directional control.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering arm bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    318
    OEM ref
    C1768
  • 23 Mar 2011VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2011/031

    SUPPORT MEMBER MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It is possible that stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.

    Vehicles affected
    325
  • 23 Mar 2011VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2011/031

    SUPPORT MEMBER MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It is possible that stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.

    Vehicles affected
    325
  • 23 Mar 2011VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2011/031

    SUPPORT MEMBER MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It is possible that stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.

    Vehicles affected
    325
  • 18 Feb 2011VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2011/019

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Volvo quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue on a number of model year 2007 C30 S40 and V50s relating to the engine cooling fan control module. Under certain operating conditions water intrusion could occur into the control module causing a short circuit which in very rare instances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

    Remedy

    To install a water shield and a cable harness with relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    2,398
    OEM ref
    R29188
  • 18 Feb 2011VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2011/019

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Volvo quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue on a number of model year 2007 C30 S40 and V50s relating to the engine cooling fan control module. Under certain operating conditions water intrusion could occur into the control module causing a short circuit which in very rare instances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

    Remedy

    To install a water shield and a cable harness with relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    2,398
    OEM ref
    R29188
  • 18 Feb 2011VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2011/019

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Volvo quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue on a number of model year 2007 C30 S40 and V50s relating to the engine cooling fan control module. Under certain operating conditions water intrusion could occur into the control module causing a short circuit which in very rare instances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

    Remedy

    To install a water shield and a cable harness with relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    2,398
    OEM ref
    R29188
  • 25 Jan 2011VOLVO BUS B13RRef R/2011/011

    AIR BELLOWS ON THE TRAILING AXLE COULD BECOME LOOSE.

    Defect

    The retaining bolts for the suspension spring lower mountings on the tag axle may fail. The worst scenario is that all bolts fail leading to the loss of suspension function and security of the tag axle air suspension shock absorbers reaction rods and stabilizer bar.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the retaining bolts and add spacer sleeves to the tag axle suspension airbag lower mountings.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    C8621
    Build start
    01 Jan 2011
    Build end
    25 Jan 2011
  • 14 Jan 2011VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2011/002

    ENGINE MAY RUN ON

    Defect

    It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

    Vehicles affected
    4,787
    OEM ref
    R29168
  • 14 Jan 2011VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2011/002

    ENGINE MAY RUN ON

    Defect

    It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

    Vehicles affected
    4,787
    OEM ref
    R29168
  • 14 Jan 2011VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2011/002

    ENGINE MAY RUN ON

    Defect

    It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

    Vehicles affected
    4,787
    OEM ref
    R29168
  • 14 Jan 2011VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2011/002

    ENGINE MAY RUN ON

    Defect

    It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

    Vehicles affected
    4,787
    OEM ref
    R29168
  • 22 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2010/233

    PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.

    Vehicles affected
    103
    OEM ref
    R89166 & R89176
  • 22 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2010/233

    PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.

    Vehicles affected
    103
    OEM ref
    R89166 & R89176
  • 22 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2010/233

    PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.

    Vehicles affected
    103
    OEM ref
    R89166 & R89176
  • 22 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2010/233

    PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.

    Vehicles affected
    103
    OEM ref
    R89166 & R89176
  • 17 Dec 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2010/229

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF AIR DEFLECTORS

    Defect

    Due to poor bonding it is possible that the side air deflectors on the cab rear wall may become detached.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace air deflectors.

    Vehicles affected
    122
    OEM ref
    C1730
  • 17 Dec 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2010/229

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF AIR DEFLECTORS

    Defect

    Due to poor bonding it is possible that the side air deflectors on the cab rear wall may become detached.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace air deflectors.

    Vehicles affected
    122
    OEM ref
    C1730
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162
  • 03 Dec 2010VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2010/224

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    845
    OEM ref
    R29162

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