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  • 06 Mar 2009VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2009/024

    POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    4,023
  • 06 Mar 2009VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2009/024

    POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    4,023
  • 06 Mar 2009VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2009/024

    POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

    Vehicles affected
    4,023
  • 13 Feb 2009VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2009/017

    SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,255
  • 13 Feb 2009VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2009/017

    SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,255
  • 13 Feb 2009VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2009/017

    SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,255
  • 02 Feb 2009VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2009/014

    TOWING EYE MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF BEING CORRECTLY FITTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that the front bumper energy absorber may be partially covering the aperture through which the towing eye is fixed. Customers will discover that it is not possible to fit the towing eye following removal of the bumper towing eye cover.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have a section of the bumper energy absorbing material removed thus allowing full access to the towing eye aperture.

    Vehicles affected
    91
    OEM ref
    89013
  • 10 Dec 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2008/193

    SLIDING FIFTH WHEEL MAY MOVE INADVERTENTLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the near and offside locking plunger fixing bolts may have been incorrectly located. Should this be the case the fifth wheel would not be correctly locked to the slider frame.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct fitment with the fifth wheel being changed if this is not the case.

    Vehicles affected
    852
    OEM ref
    C1054
  • 10 Dec 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2008/193

    SLIDING FIFTH WHEEL MAY MOVE INADVERTENTLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the near and offside locking plunger fixing bolts may have been incorrectly located. Should this be the case the fifth wheel would not be correctly locked to the slider frame.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct fitment with the fifth wheel being changed if this is not the case.

    Vehicles affected
    852
    OEM ref
    C1054
  • 17 Nov 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2008/177

    POWER STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    The hydraulic servo pipe can become loose from its connection which could leak and lead to the loss of power steering assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the hydraulic servo hose.

    Vehicles affected
    1,988
    OEM ref
    C1066
  • 17 Nov 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2008/177

    POWER STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    The hydraulic servo pipe can become loose from its connection which could leak and lead to the loss of power steering assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the hydraulic servo hose.

    Vehicles affected
    1,988
    OEM ref
    C1066
  • 28 Oct 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2008/158

    GEARBOX SHIELD MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    It is possible for the gearbox noise shield to come in contact with a high temperature heat source such as the exhaust pipe. This could under special driving conditions lead to smoke and glow from the gearbox noise shield. There will be no fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the gearbox noise shield.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    C1041
  • 28 Oct 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2008/158

    GEARBOX SHIELD MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    It is possible for the gearbox noise shield to come in contact with a high temperature heat source such as the exhaust pipe. This could under special driving conditions lead to smoke and glow from the gearbox noise shield. There will be no fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the gearbox noise shield.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    C1041
  • 22 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2008/116

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN TO RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version.

    Vehicles affected
    4,037
    OEM ref
    R88075
  • 22 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2008/116

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN TO RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version.

    Vehicles affected
    4,037
    OEM ref
    R88075
  • 22 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2008/116

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN TO RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Accelerator pedal may be prevented from returning to its rest position by the floor mat.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the floor mat with a shorter version.

    Vehicles affected
    4,037
    OEM ref
    R88075
  • 17 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/2008/112

    POWER STEERING PIPE MAY LEAK.

    Defect

    It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3
  • 17 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR C30Ref R/2008/112

    POWER STEERING PIPE MAY LEAK.

    Defect

    It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3
  • 17 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR V50Ref R/2008/112

    POWER STEERING PIPE MAY LEAK.

    Defect

    It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3
  • 17 Jul 2008VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2008/112

    POWER STEERING PIPE MAY LEAK.

    Defect

    It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3
  • 14 Jul 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2008/104

    GEARBOX NOISE SHIELD MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT SOURCE.

    Defect

    It has been identified that the gearbox noise shield may come into contact with high a temperature heat source

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the noise shield removed.

    Vehicles affected
    183
    OEM ref
    c1027
  • 14 Jul 2008VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2008/104

    GEARBOX NOISE SHIELD MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT SOURCE.

    Defect

    It has been identified that the gearbox noise shield may come into contact with high a temperature heat source

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the noise shield removed.

    Vehicles affected
    183
    OEM ref
    c1027
  • 25 Jun 2008VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2008/098

    FOOTBRAKE VALVE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The top bushing of the footbrake valve may move which in the worst case can decrease the ability to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check test and where necessary replace the footbrake valve. In addition a yoke securing kit will be installed to all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    579
    OEM ref
    C8406
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2001
  • 25 Jun 2008VOLVO BUS B7TLRef R/2008/098

    FOOTBRAKE VALVE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The top bushing of the footbrake valve may move which in the worst case can decrease the ability to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check test and where necessary replace the footbrake valve. In addition a yoke securing kit will be installed to all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    579
    OEM ref
    C8406
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2001
  • 25 Jun 2008VOLVO BUS B7LRef R/2008/098

    FOOTBRAKE VALVE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The top bushing of the footbrake valve may move which in the worst case can decrease the ability to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check test and where necessary replace the footbrake valve. In addition a yoke securing kit will be installed to all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    579
    OEM ref
    C8406
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2001

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