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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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  • 08 Oct 2003VOLVO CAR S60Ref 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
  • 18 Aug 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2003/145

    INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint.

    Vehicles affected
    935
    OEM ref
    C0460
  • 18 Aug 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2003/145

    INSUFFICIENT SEALING MAY CAUSE CORROSION ON THE BALL JOINT

    Defect

    Insufficient sealing may cause corrosion of the ball joint which leads to premature wear of the rear axle V stay

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace ball joint.

    Vehicles affected
    935
    OEM ref
    C0460
  • 01 Aug 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/177

    REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations.

    Remedy

    Re program the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    154
    OEM ref
    C4888
  • 01 Aug 2003VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2003/177

    REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations.

    Remedy

    Re program the engine ECU.

    Vehicles affected
    154
    OEM ref
    C4888
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454
  • 07 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2003/112

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF REAR AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Remedy

    Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,134
    OEM ref
    C0454
  • 01 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/107

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    The glass fibre content in the fuel pipe clamps may wear through the various pipes which comprise the engine fuel supply system. This could result in fuel leaks and a loss of power.

    Remedy

    Fit modified rubber protected fuel pipe clamps also cable ties where specified.

    Vehicles affected
    572
    OEM ref
    C0429
  • 01 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/106

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

    Defect

    The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer.

    Remedy

    Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    800
    OEM ref
    C0455
  • 01 Jul 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2003/106

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

    Defect

    The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer.

    Remedy

    Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    800
    OEM ref
    C0455
  • 08 Apr 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2003/065

    PARKING HEATER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ADR SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The parking heater has not been fitted with a short duration timer to reduce the fire risk when carrying volatile loads.

    Remedy

    Fit a short duration timing device to the heater system.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C0442
  • 10 Mar 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2003/044

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to limp home mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control.

    Remedy

    Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU).

    Vehicles affected
    828
    OEM ref
    C0427
  • 10 Mar 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2003/044

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to limp home mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control.

    Remedy

    Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU).

    Vehicles affected
    828
    OEM ref
    C0427
  • 10 Mar 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FM9Ref R/2003/044

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to limp home mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control.

    Remedy

    Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU).

    Vehicles affected
    828
    OEM ref
    C0427
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2003/021

    FAULTY SOFTWARE INSTALLED IN ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Engine speed maybe reduced to idle without warning due to faulty software in the ECU.

    Remedy

    Re programme the ECU with new software.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    C4865
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/025

    ALTERNATOR CABLE TERMINALS MAY BE LOOSE.

    Defect

    The alternator cable terminals may not have been tightened on the rear plate.

    Remedy

    Check security of terminal fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    C4840
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B10MRef R/2003/022

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The engine fuel injectors may suffer a quality problem concerning the connection to the supply pipe. This may cause cracking of the connection and a consequential fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Check and/or change the injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    226
    OEM ref
    C4866
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/2003/022

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The engine fuel injectors may suffer a quality problem concerning the connection to the supply pipe. This may cause cracking of the connection and a consequential fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Check and/or change the injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    226
    OEM ref
    C4866
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2003/021

    FAULTY SOFTWARE INSTALLED IN ENGINE ECU

    Defect

    Engine speed maybe reduced to idle without warning due to faulty software in the ECU.

    Remedy

    Re programme the ECU with new software.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    C4865
  • 28 Jan 2003VOLVO BUS B7RLERef R/2003/024

    INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON FASTENERS FOR AUXILIARY STEERING ARMS

    Defect

    The tightening torque of the threaded fasteners securing the auxiliary steering arms to the frame may be too low.

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the fasteners to the specified torque where found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C4858
  • 13 Jan 2003VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2003/004

    INCORRECT LOAD DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE DRIVE AND PUSHER AXLE.

    Defect

    A fault exists in ECS that controls the load distribution between the drive and pusher axle. This can cause incorrect loadings on the axles.

    Remedy

    Download new software for the air suspension control model.

    Vehicles affected
    116
    Build start
    04 Jan 2002
    Build end
    28 May 2002
  • 10 Jan 2003VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2003/008

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82056
  • 10 Jan 2003VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2003/008

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82056
  • 10 Jan 2003VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2003/008

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82056

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