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  • 10 Jan 2003VOLVO CAR V70Ref 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 S70Ref 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 900 SERIESRef 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 S90Ref 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 S40Ref 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 700 SERIESRef 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 800 SERIESRef 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
  • 17 Dec 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/173

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the clamp bolt on the drag link tube may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the worst case a loss of steering control could occur.

    Remedy

    Check clamp bolt for correct torque and tighten where necessary. If found finger loose replace the complete drag link assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    214
    OEM ref
    C0338
  • 17 Dec 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/173

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the clamp bolt on the drag link tube may not have been tightened to the correct torque. In the worst case a loss of steering control could occur.

    Remedy

    Check clamp bolt for correct torque and tighten where necessary. If found finger loose replace the complete drag link assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    214
    OEM ref
    C0338
  • 09 Dec 2002VOLVO BUS B12MRef R/2002/167

    FUEL LINES MAY CHAFE IN CLAMPS.

    Defect

    The fuel hoses' plastic clamps may wear through the hoses and cause a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Replace any wear damaged fuel hoses and fit new hose clamps. Additionally install a vent pipe in the fuel supply system.

    Vehicles affected
    266
    OEM ref
    C4808
  • 09 Dec 2002VOLVO BUS B12BRef R/2002/167

    FUEL LINES MAY CHAFE IN CLAMPS.

    Defect

    The fuel hoses' plastic clamps may wear through the hoses and cause a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Replace any wear damaged fuel hoses and fit new hose clamps. Additionally install a vent pipe in the fuel supply system.

    Vehicles affected
    266
    OEM ref
    C4808
  • 03 Dec 2002VOLVO CAR ISOFIX CHILD SEATRef RCOMP/2002/005

    CRACKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE CARRYING HANDLE PIVOT POINT.

    Defect

    Cracks may occur at the carrying handle pivot point of the ISOFIX 3 - 10 kg child seat. This could cause the handle to become detached from the seat.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected seats give a refund or replace with a new seat. (If the customer wishes to continue to use the child seat until the child has outgrown the sea the handle will be removed).

    Vehicles affected
    243
    OEM ref
    R82096
    Build start
    13 Nov 2000
    Build end
    22 Mar 2002
  • 11 Nov 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/157

    POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A fault exists in the light control module software (LCM) which could cause the LCM to overheat and result in a short circuit in the electrical system.

    Remedy

    Replace the light control module.

    Vehicles affected
    2,939
    OEM ref
    C0412
  • 11 Nov 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/157

    POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A fault exists in the light control module software (LCM) which could cause the LCM to overheat and result in a short circuit in the electrical system.

    Remedy

    Replace the light control module.

    Vehicles affected
    2,939
    OEM ref
    C0412
  • 04 Nov 2002VOLVO BUS B10MRef R/2002/144

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    Certain injectors may suffer quality problems affecting the connection to the pressure pipe. This can result in cracking of the injector connection and a subsequent fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Remove and examine the fuel injectors and renew any found to be part of the faulty batch.

    Vehicles affected
    224
    OEM ref
    C4804
  • 04 Nov 2002VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/2002/144

    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    Certain injectors may suffer quality problems affecting the connection to the pressure pipe. This can result in cracking of the injector connection and a subsequent fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Remove and examine the fuel injectors and renew any found to be part of the faulty batch.

    Vehicles affected
    224
    OEM ref
    C4804
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/130

    WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON STEERING COLUMN

    Defect

    When turning the steering wheel the electrical wiring cable harness can chafe on the steering column. In the worst case a short circuit may occur.

    Remedy

    Examine harness for chafing damage and repair or renew as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    1,764
    OEM ref
    C0379
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/131

    UNINTENDED SELECTION OF REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    Faulty software may activate reverse gear when travelling at speeds below 3 kph.

    Remedy

    Provide new software for the engine transmission and gearshift control units.

    Vehicles affected
    65
    OEM ref
    C0301
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/129

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CONCERN

    Defect

    Faulty electrical connectors could result in loss of headlights and warning signals and failure of the engine to start.

    Remedy

    Check the electrical connectors for compliance with the specification and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    287
    OEM ref
    C0378
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/130

    WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON STEERING COLUMN

    Defect

    When turning the steering wheel the electrical wiring cable harness can chafe on the steering column. In the worst case a short circuit may occur.

    Remedy

    Examine harness for chafing damage and repair or renew as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    1,764
    OEM ref
    C0379
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FM10Ref R/2002/133

    FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR CONNECTION

    Defect

    Certain injectors may suffer quality problems affecting the connection to the pressure pipe. This can result in cracking of the injector connection and a consequential fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Remove and examine the fuel injectors and renew any found to be part of the faulty batch

    Vehicles affected
    139
    OEM ref
    C0395
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/131

    UNINTENDED SELECTION OF REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    Faulty software may activate reverse gear when travelling at speeds below 3 kph.

    Remedy

    Provide new software for the engine transmission and gearshift control units.

    Vehicles affected
    65
    OEM ref
    C0301
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/129

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CONCERN

    Defect

    Faulty electrical connectors could result in loss of headlights and warning signals and failure of the engine to start.

    Remedy

    Check the electrical connectors for compliance with the specification and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    287
    OEM ref
    C0378
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef R/2002/132

    POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    The B+ cable can chafe against the cab anchorage. This will cause the insulation on the cable to wear and ultimately result in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    Examine B+ cable for chafing damage and repair or renew as appropriate.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    C0380
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef R/2002/137

    FRONT HUB CAP MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The front hub cap may loosen and allow the ingress of road grit and water. Subsequent failure of the hub bearing may result.

    Remedy

    Fit an inproved design hub cap.

    Vehicles affected
    1,189
    OEM ref
    C0398

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