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  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 12 May 2010VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2010/051

    ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE

    Defect

    The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

    Vehicles affected
    20,204
    OEM ref
    R29100 R29117 R29118
  • 26 Apr 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2010/046

    PARKING BRAKE MAY APPLY UNINTENTIONALLY

    Defect

    The brake pipe unions (Air Nipples) on the parking/hand brake system have been tightened above the specified torque setting. This could result in the unions failing and cause an unintentional deployment of the parking/hand brake.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles where the unions will be replaced and the correct torque setting applied.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    C1245
  • 26 Apr 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2010/046

    PARKING BRAKE MAY APPLY UNINTENTIONALLY

    Defect

    The brake pipe unions (Air Nipples) on the parking/hand brake system have been tightened above the specified torque setting. This could result in the unions failing and cause an unintentional deployment of the parking/hand brake.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles where the unions will be replaced and the correct torque setting applied.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    C1245
  • 26 Apr 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2010/045

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances there might be water ingress into the control unit of the overnight/parking heater which may cause a short circuit. In extreme circumstances it may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C1226
  • 26 Apr 2010VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2010/045

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances there might be water ingress into the control unit of the overnight/parking heater which may cause a short circuit. In extreme circumstances it may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C1226
  • 22 Apr 2010VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2010/044

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. Although unlikely there is a potential that an external ignition source could ignite the fuel and result in a fire in the driver's side wheel arch area.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the fuel pressure line.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    R29106
  • 01 Apr 2010VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2010/033

    AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt.

    Vehicles affected
    2,297
    OEM ref
    R29102
  • 01 Apr 2010VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2010/033

    AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt.

    Vehicles affected
    2,297
    OEM ref
    R29102
  • 01 Apr 2010VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2010/033

    AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt.

    Vehicles affected
    2,297
    OEM ref
    R29102
  • 05 Mar 2010VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2010/027

    POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK - RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that a joint between the power steering high pressure lines and the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. This may result in a power steering hydraulic fluid leak and a sudden loss of steering assistance. Due to the pressure within the hydraulic system hydraulic fluid may be sprayed onto the engine with the attendant risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will check the subject joint and if necessary replace any cross threaded bolt. At the same time the joint will be modified.

    Vehicles affected
    3,898
  • 21 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2009/155

    GEARBOX MAY NOT ENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    R49077
  • 21 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2009/155

    GEARBOX MAY NOT ENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    R49077
  • 21 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2009/155

    GEARBOX MAY NOT ENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    R49077
  • 21 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2009/155

    GEARBOX MAY NOT ENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    R49077
  • 21 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/2009/155

    GEARBOX MAY NOT ENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    R49077
  • 16 Dec 2009VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2009/149

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The incorrect torque setting has been applied to the oil turbo hose which may lead to an oil leak and risk of fire

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and rectify torque setting.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    C1135
  • 16 Dec 2009VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2009/149

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The incorrect torque setting has been applied to the oil turbo hose which may lead to an oil leak and risk of fire

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check and rectify torque setting.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    C1135
  • 15 Dec 2009VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2009/148

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the fuel rail beneath the vehicle that protects the fuel line may not be properly attached thereby exposing the fuel lines to possible damage.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicle will have the security of the subject rail checked. It will be secured if this is seen to be necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,727
    OEM ref
    R29078

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