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  • 23 Nov 2004VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2004/203

    INTERFERENCE BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN

    Defect

    When the steering column is extended to it's maximum position then as far as possible towards the driver an interference may occur between the lower part of the steering shaft and the column housing.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for the existence of the fault if found the cause of the fouling will be removed with a file.

    Vehicles affected
    1,128
    OEM ref
    c0552
  • 02 Nov 2004VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2004/189

    POSSIBILITY OF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRING

    Defect

    An electrical short circuit can occur if the engine is cranked whilst the main switch is turned off.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be fitted with a new cable within the voltage converter circuit.

    Vehicles affected
    86
    OEM ref
    C0541
  • 31 Aug 2004VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2004/147

    THE GATEWAY FUNCTION IN THE EBS IS NOT ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The red indicator lamp for the EBS function will not activate when a trailer with EBS is connected. The EBS functionality is not affected.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and initiate the appropriate software function.

    Vehicles affected
    2,486
    OEM ref
    C0531
  • 31 Aug 2004VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2004/147

    THE GATEWAY FUNCTION IN THE EBS IS NOT ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The red indicator lamp for the EBS function will not activate when a trailer with EBS is connected. The EBS functionality is not affected.

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and initiate the appropriate software function.

    Vehicles affected
    2,486
    OEM ref
    C0531
  • 11 May 2004VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2004/086

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE AXLE MAY BECOME LOOSE IF THE U BOLT BREAK

    Defect

    A reduction in torque for the front axle U bolts and high material hardness of the rear axle U bolts may result in U bolt breakage and axle insecurity

    Remedy

    Replace the front and rear axle U bolts and tighten to the appropriate torque.

    Vehicles affected
    1,376
    OEM ref
    C0503
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 26 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2004/012

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

    Defect

    The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.

    Vehicles affected
    9,735
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 07 Jan 2004VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2004/007

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR PIPES.

    Defect

    The fuel injector pipes may not have been fitted correctly and as a consequence could leak.

    Remedy

    Examine all potentially affected vehicles and replace any incorrectly fitted injector pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    287
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/188

    SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT.

    Defect

    A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen.

    Remedy

    Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,006
    OEM ref
    C0502
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/188

    SPLIT PIN MAY BE MISSING FROM DRAG LINK SECURING NUT.

    Defect

    A split pin may be missing from the steering drag link ball joint castle nut which could subsequently loosen.

    Remedy

    Recall and examine the affected vehicles. If a split pin is found to be missing implement the repair procedure specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,006
    OEM ref
    C0502
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/187

    V-STAY BRACKET

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,776
    OEM ref
    C0474
  • 18 Dec 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/187

    V-STAY BRACKET

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion and premature wear of the drive axle V stay ball joint.

    Remedy

    Examine the condition of the V stay ball joint. Clean grease and reseal if satisfactory or fit a new V stay as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,776
    OEM ref
    C0474
  • 08 Dec 2003VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2003/176

    RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE

    Defect

    The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    C4947
  • 08 Dec 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/176

    RETORQUE OF HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST NIPPLE

    Defect

    The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    128
    OEM ref
    C4947
  • 17 Nov 2003VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2003/173

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp

    Vehicles affected
    8,212
    OEM ref
    R23057
  • 17 Nov 2003VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2003/173

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp

    Vehicles affected
    8,212
    OEM ref
    R23057
  • 30 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2003/171

    POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF ABS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    429
    OEM ref
    R53063
  • 24 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2003/167

    POSSIBLE INCORRECT FITTING OF SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the seat belt attachments for the 2nd and 3d row may not have been fitted correctly. Some attachments may not have been tightened properly.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and inspect the attachments and if necessary replace the screws and tighten to correct specification

    Vehicles affected
    1,546
    OEM ref
    R83061
  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2003/159

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    1,090
    OEM ref
    R2307X
  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2003/159

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

    Vehicles affected
    1,090
    OEM ref
    R2307X

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