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UK vehicle safety recall archive

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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  • 24 Apr 2012VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2012/056

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    R29308
  • 07 Mar 2012VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2012/028

    AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    It has been identified that the wiring harness for the SRS system may not have been correctly attached to the front seat frames. It is possible that continued adjustment of the seat position may cause the harness to become detached. If this should occur a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel warning the driver of a fault with the SRS system. However in this condition the front and side airbags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for an inspection of the wiring harnesses and ensure that it is correctly routed and secured. If not then reroute and securing of the wiring harness.

    Vehicles affected
    9,330
    OEM ref
    R89297
  • 20 Jul 2011VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2011/094

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID

    Defect

    It is possible that the upper power steering return line may become detached which will result in the loss of power steering fluid. This will result in fluid leaking onto the road surface leaking into the engine bay and the driver experiencing heavy steering.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the replacement of the power steering return line.

    Vehicles affected
    213
    OEM ref
    R69238
  • 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
  • 26 Nov 2010VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2010/215

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. In extreme cases this may result in the engine cutting out without warning.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    OEM ref
    R29159
  • 18 Oct 2010VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2010/166

    WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the standard wheel bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    186
    OEM ref
    R79150

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