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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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  • 04 Apr 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM12Ref 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
  • 17 Mar 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/034

    BRAKE BACKPLATE MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The studs that secure the front brake backplate to the front axle may not have gone through the hardening process. This means the studs are soft and could crack causing the brake backplates to loosen from the front axle.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the studs with quality assured fixings.

    Vehicles affected
    2
  • 18 Feb 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/2000/016

    PARKING BRAKE MAY INADVERTENTLY BE ACTIVATED

    Defect

    The non-return valve on the 4-way protection valve has been fitted in the wrong position. If there is a large leak in the main brake air feed circuit to the trailer brakes all air pressure will be lost in the parking brake circuit. The parking brake will then be activated therein locking the rear wheels on the tractor unit.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and remove the non-return valve from the inlet side to the outlet side of the 4-way protection valve.

    Vehicles affected
    145
  • 15 Feb 2000VOLVO TRUCKS FM7Ref R/2000/020

    THE INJECTOR PUMP DELIVERY VALVE RETAINERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE

    Defect

    The fuel delivery valve retainers may fracture. This may result in fuel mist being emitted in to the engine compartment and presenting a fire risk

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of quality controlled delivery valve retainers

    Vehicles affected
    10
  • 18 Nov 1999VOLVO CAR S40Ref R/1999/100

    BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN

    Defect

    Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,178
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 18 Nov 1999VOLVO CAR V40Ref R/1999/100

    BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN

    Defect

    Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,178
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/1999/092

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    240
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR V70Ref R/1999/079

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    3,685
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR S70Ref R/1999/079

    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY

    Defect

    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

    Vehicles affected
    3,685
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 13 Oct 1999VOLVO CAR C70Ref R/1999/091

    HEADLAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE

    Defect

    The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. In such cases the headlamps may fail to operate.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace switch with quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    198
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 19 May 1999VOLVO CAR S80Ref R/1999/040

    POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    Vehicles may have incorrect routing of the B+ wire adjacent to the injection pump possibly resulting in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    All vehicles will be recalled through the Volvo Network for the B+ cable to be rerouted.

    Vehicles affected
    271
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 21 Apr 1999VOLVO TRUCKS FL12Ref R/1999/025

    POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE OIL SPILLAGE

    Defect

    Incidents have occurred where Bosch unit injectors built within a certain period can leak fuel into the engine lubrication system leading to the spillage of engine oil onto the roadway.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles to be recalled for checking and where necessary fit quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    266
  • 21 Apr 1999VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1999/025

    POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE OIL SPILLAGE

    Defect

    Incidents have occurred where Bosch unit injectors built within a certain period can leak fuel into the engine lubrication system leading to the spillage of engine oil onto the roadway.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles to be recalled for checking and where necessary fit quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    266
  • 16 Apr 1999VOLVO BUS B12RRef R/1999/023

    POSSIBLE RISK OF FUEL AND ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO ROAD SURFACE

    Defect

    Seal between fuel injector and cylinder head may have been incorrectly fitted. This could result in fuel dilution of the engine oil and subsequent spillage onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit new cylinder head to injector seals where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
  • 06 Nov 1998VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1998/096

    STEERING ARM MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    Upper steering arm may fracture where bolted to stub axle. (Left hand drive vehicles only)

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the upper steering arm with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    10
  • 06 Nov 1998VOLVO TRUCKS FH16Ref R/1998/096

    STEERING ARM MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    Upper steering arm may fracture where bolted to stub axle. (Left hand drive vehicles only)

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the upper steering arm with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    10
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B6Ref R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B7RRef R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 09 Jun 1998VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/1998/045

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT MESHING OF STEERING ANGLE GEARS

    Defect

    Steering angle gears may not be correctly meshed which may result in a possible loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check steering angle gear input and output shafts for axial looseness and renew where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    326
  • 15 Apr 1998VOLVO CAR 900 SERIESRef R/1998/023

    LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Heat transmitted from the turbocharger may adversely affect the rubber membrane in the brake servo unit. This could result in loss of brake vacuum assistance and increase the pedal effort and stopping distance when the brakes are applied.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the brake servo unit and the installation of a heat shield between the servo unit and the turbocharger.

    Vehicles affected
    8,502
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 29 Oct 1997VOLVO BUS B10LRef R/1997/076

    LEAKAGE OF FUEL

    Defect

    A particular batch of injectors may be of poor quality and allow fuel to leak on to the engine with a subsequent risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject injectors replaced with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,368
  • 29 Oct 1997VOLVO BUS VONRef R/1997/076

    LEAKAGE OF FUEL

    Defect

    A particular batch of injectors may be of poor quality and allow fuel to leak on to the engine with a subsequent risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject injectors replaced with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,368
  • 29 Oct 1997VOLVO BUS B10MRef R/1997/076

    LEAKAGE OF FUEL

    Defect

    A particular batch of injectors may be of poor quality and allow fuel to leak on to the engine with a subsequent risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject injectors replaced with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,368
  • 29 Oct 1997VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/1997/076

    LEAKAGE OF FUEL

    Defect

    A particular batch of injectors may be of poor quality and allow fuel to leak on to the engine with a subsequent risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject injectors replaced with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    1,368
  • 18 Sept 1997VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/1997/077

    STEERING BALL JOINT TORQUE

    Defect

    On some vehicles the bolts in the joint of the steering gear shafts may not be correctly torqued.

    Remedy

    All potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the torque on all the bolts in the four joints in the steering shaft checked and where necessary tightened to the manufacturer's specification.

    Vehicles affected
    182

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