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  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FHRef 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
  • 30 Sept 2002VOLVO TRUCKS FMRef 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
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR S90Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR 700 SERIESRef R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR S70Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR 900 SERIESRef R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Remedy

    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    Vehicles affected
    1,042
    OEM ref
    R82055
  • 02 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2002/089

    AIR BAG MOUNTING MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting.

    Remedy

    Replace the air bag mounting plate.

    Vehicles affected
    1,696
    OEM ref
    R62054
  • 02 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2002/089

    AIR BAG MOUNTING MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting.

    Remedy

    Replace the air bag mounting plate.

    Vehicles affected
    1,696
    OEM ref
    R62054
  • 14 May 2002VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2002/054

    AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CONCERN

    Defect

    A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified alternator drive pulley

    Vehicles affected
    2,372
    OEM ref
    R21124
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 14 May 2002VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2002/054

    AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CONCERN

    Defect

    A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified alternator drive pulley

    Vehicles affected
    2,372
    OEM ref
    R21124
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 14 May 2002VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2002/053

    BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CONCERN

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may fail and cause a reduction in brake servo assistance. This will make the brake pedal heavy to operate.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified brake vacuum pump.

    Vehicles affected
    1,551
    OEM ref
    R21125
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 14 May 2002VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2002/053

    BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CONCERN

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may fail and cause a reduction in brake servo assistance. This will make the brake pedal heavy to operate.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified brake vacuum pump.

    Vehicles affected
    1,551
    OEM ref
    R21125
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 28 Jan 2002VOLVO BUS B7TLRef R/2003/023

    POOR CABLE TERMINAL CRIMPS

    Defect

    The cable terminal crimps in the rear plate terminal block and battery box fuse block may be inadequate. The nut securing the ring cable terminal (terminal block) may also be insufficiently tight.

    Remedy

    Check the crimps by pulling the specified cables. Repair where necessary by undoing and re crimping or soldering. Tighten ring cable terminal securing nut where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    82
    OEM ref
    C4859
  • 28 Jan 2002VOLVO BUS B7LRef R/2003/023

    POOR CABLE TERMINAL CRIMPS

    Defect

    The cable terminal crimps in the rear plate terminal block and battery box fuse block may be inadequate. The nut securing the ring cable terminal (terminal block) may also be insufficiently tight.

    Remedy

    Check the crimps by pulling the specified cables. Repair where necessary by undoing and re crimping or soldering. Tighten ring cable terminal securing nut where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    82
    OEM ref
    C4859
  • 01 Oct 2001VOLVO TRUCKS FLRef R/2001/125

    BRAKE REACTION TIME

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with air suspension it has been found that the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping being too small.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of larger diameter brake piping and connector between the front air tank and the footbrake valve.

    Vehicles affected
    208
    OEM ref
    C0347
  • 21 Aug 2001VOLVO BUS OLYMPIANRef R/2001/115

    ENGINE LIFTING EYE CONCERN

    Defect

    Due to engine vibrations the nearside (left hand) lifting bracket eye may crack and possibly break when lifting the engine out.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and cut off the eye from the engine lifting bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    1,113
    OEM ref
    C1377(b)
  • 23 Jul 2001VOLVO BUS B10BLERef R/2001/087

    BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS

    Defect

    The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    199
    OEM ref
    C1529(b)
  • 23 Jul 2001VOLVO BUS B12Ref R/2001/087

    BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS

    Defect

    The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    199
    OEM ref
    C1529(b)
  • 23 Jul 2001VOLVO BUS B10MRef R/2001/087

    BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS

    Defect

    The drive and trailing axle brake chamber mounting bracket welds may be faulty and subsequently crack.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles examine the mounting brackets and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    199
    OEM ref
    C1529(b)

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