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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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  • 25 Jun 2001VOLVO TRUCKS FM10Ref R/2001/083

    REAR ENGINE LIFTING EYES CONCERN.

    Defect

    Due to engine vibrations the rear engine lifting eyes may crack and possibly break when lifting the engine out.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit modified left and right hand rear lifting eyes.

    Vehicles affected
    349
  • 14 Jun 2001VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/2001/074

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM

    Defect

    A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.

    Vehicles affected
    11,379
    OEM ref
    R31028
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Dec 2001
  • 14 Jun 2001VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/2001/074

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM

    Defect

    A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.

    Vehicles affected
    11,379
    OEM ref
    R31028
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Dec 2001
  • 02 Apr 2001VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2001/038

    CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BRACKET CONCERN

    Defect

    The bolts securing the child restraint anchor bracket to the rear floor at the right hand side may have been insufficiently tightened. If an ISOFIX type child restraint is fitted to this bracket it may be insecure.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and tighten the anchor bracket bolts where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    R81019/20
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
  • 02 Apr 2001VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2001/038

    CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BRACKET CONCERN

    Defect

    The bolts securing the child restraint anchor bracket to the rear floor at the right hand side may have been insufficiently tightened. If an ISOFIX type child restraint is fitted to this bracket it may be insecure.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and tighten the anchor bracket bolts where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    R81019/20
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
  • 02 Apr 2001VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2001/039

    REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN

    Defect

    Left and right hand rear outer seat belt bottom fixing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicle check and tighten the seat belt fixing bolts to the correct torque where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    410
    OEM ref
    R81021/22
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
  • 02 Apr 2001VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/2001/039

    REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN

    Defect

    Left and right hand rear outer seat belt bottom fixing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicle check and tighten the seat belt fixing bolts to the correct torque where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    410
    OEM ref
    R81021/22
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
  • 02 Apr 2001VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/2001/040

    CHILD SAFETY LOCK CONCERN

    Defect

    Possible faulty wiring harness in the rear doors may result in the powered child safety locks not operating.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check the child locks for effective and reliable operation and renew any faulty power supply wiring harness.

    Vehicles affected
    519
    OEM ref
    R31011
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
  • 20 Mar 2001VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2001/041

    THE THROTTLE CONTROL BALL JOINT.

    Defect

    The throttle control ball joint may break away from the fuel injection pump lever and cause the engine to jump to full revs.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and reposition the throttle linkage connections. Renew any worn throttle control ball joints.

    Vehicles affected
    66
  • 02 Oct 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/105

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING ROD

    Defect

    The steering rod may not be sufficiently torqued to either the Pitman arm or the steering arm on the stub axle.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where required retorqueing of both connections on the steering arm.

    Vehicles affected
    393
  • 29 Sept 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/095

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN REVERSE GEAR ENGAGED

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle concerned has been delivered with a defect in the software program which could result in the vehicle moving forward when engaging reverse gear.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicle and reprogramme software. At the same time further upgrades will be carried out to the accelerator pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    1
  • 29 Aug 2000VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/2002/122

    SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM CONCERN

    Defect

    Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (SIPS) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact.

    Remedy

    Check the electrical wiring connections of the SIPS installation and correct any which are found to be transposed.

    Vehicles affected
    2,511
    OEM ref
    R30019
  • 03 Jul 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM10Ref R/2000/075

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM

    Defect

    The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result.

    Remedy

    Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    2,690
  • 03 Jul 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2000/075

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM

    Defect

    The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result.

    Remedy

    Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    2,690
  • 03 Jul 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/075

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM

    Defect

    The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result.

    Remedy

    Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    2,690
  • 03 Jul 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH16Ref R/2000/075

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM

    Defect

    The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result.

    Remedy

    Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    2,690
  • 03 Jul 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2000/075

    POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF UPPER STEERING ARM

    Defect

    The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result.

    Remedy

    Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.

    Vehicles affected
    2,690
  • 30 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM10Ref R/2000/064

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

    Vehicles affected
    61
  • 30 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH16Ref R/2000/064

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

    Vehicles affected
    61
  • 30 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/064

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

    Vehicles affected
    61
  • 30 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2000/064

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

    Vehicles affected
    61
  • 30 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2000/064

    VEHICLE MAY MOVE FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

    Vehicles affected
    61
  • 08 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref R/2000/058

    AIR FILTER IN THE AIR INTAKE MAY IGNITE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that a foreign object may enter the air intake. Air intake efficiency could be reduced and the intake might ignite should for example a lighted cigarette be sucked into the system.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace existing air intake with a modified air intake equipped with a steel grille.

    Vehicles affected
    38
  • 08 May 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2000/058

    AIR FILTER IN THE AIR INTAKE MAY IGNITE

    Defect

    There is a possibility that a foreign object may enter the air intake. Air intake efficiency could be reduced and the intake might ignite should for example a lighted cigarette be sucked into the system.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace existing air intake with a modified air intake equipped with a steel grille.

    Vehicles affected
    38
  • 04 Apr 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/2000/035

    DIESEL FUEL MAY DILUTE ENGINE OIL

    Defect

    A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    151

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