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  • 18 Sept 1997VOLVO BUS VONRef 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
  • 18 Sept 1997VOLVO BUS B10LRef 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
  • 18 Sept 1997VOLVO BUS B10MRef 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
  • 17 Sept 1997VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1997/058

    CRACKING OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

    Defect

    The steel braided tether of the seat belt buckle is being deformed which can cause it to crack. This can occur as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail. At the same time the tether can be caught and pinched under the seat frames.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement of either the complete seat belt or the seat belt buckle depending on the type of seat fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    5,176
  • 17 Sept 1997VOLVO TRUCKS FS7Ref R/1997/058

    CRACKING OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

    Defect

    The steel braided tether of the seat belt buckle is being deformed which can cause it to crack. This can occur as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail. At the same time the tether can be caught and pinched under the seat frames.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement of either the complete seat belt or the seat belt buckle depending on the type of seat fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    5,176
  • 09 Jun 1997VOLVO BUS OLYMPIANRef R/1997/053

    POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF TURBO OIL PIPE

    Defect

    The clamp securing the turbo charger oil pipe may break and allow the pipe to fracture due to vibration. This would lead to oil being deposited on the engine with an attendant risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the turbo charger oil pipe replaced with a hose.

    Vehicles affected
    468
  • 09 Jun 1997VOLVO BUS OLYMPIANRef R/1997/052

    FAILURE OF CERTAIN HOSES

    Defect

    In some instances the hoses on the pressure side of the steering servo and fan propulsion systems may not meet the manufacturers specification and could be liable to failure.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject hoses replaced with quality assured parts.

    Vehicles affected
    550
  • 12 Feb 1997VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1997/015

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    As a result of the radio voltage transformers being incorrectly connected the master switch does not isolate the electrical system. It is therefore possible to start the engine with the master switch OFF which could melt the 3 amp voltage transformer and cause a fire within the vehicle.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of an alternative voltage transformer with modification to the associated wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    20
  • 11 Dec 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1996/104

    WHEEL HUB SECURITY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the front and rear wheel hubs on both the left and right hand sides of the vehicle were not properly secured to the axles at initial assembly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hub security arrangement checked and where necessary rectified. Any parts found to be damaged as a result of insecurity will be replaced at the same time.

    Vehicles affected
    40
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL7Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL12Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 25 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL10Ref R/1996/110

    CRACKING OF REAR SUSPENSION VEE STAYS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking on the tube section of the rear suspension vee stays have occurred.

    Remedy

    The vee stays on affected vehicles are being inspected for cracks by Volvo dealers. Where there is no evidence of cracking the stays will be strengthened by the fitment of re-inforcing clamps. In cases where cracking has occurred this will be repaired

    Vehicles affected
    633
  • 01 Nov 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1996/103

    FRACTURE OF BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS

    Defect

    Instances of cracking or breakage of the brake chamber support brackets have occurred on the second steering axle of the subject vehicles.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified brake chamber support brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    2,055
  • 25 Oct 1996VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/1996/099

    POSSIBILITY OF THROTTLE STICKING

    Defect

    The throttle plate screws may not have been sufficiently torqued. This could result in sticking of the throttle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a replacement throttle housing.

    Vehicles affected
    795
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 04 Oct 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL10Ref R/1996/094

    CRACKING OF STEERING PITMAN ARM

    Defect

    There have been instances of some steering Pitman arms cracking.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original Pitman arms with quality assured versions.

    Vehicles affected
    38
  • 30 Sept 1996VOLVO BUS B10LRef R/1996/093

    POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OF INJECTION PUMP CONTROL ROD

    Defect

    On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    138
  • 30 Sept 1996VOLVO BUS B10BRef R/1996/093

    POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OF INJECTION PUMP CONTROL ROD

    Defect

    On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    138
  • 30 Sept 1996VOLVO BUS B10MRef R/1996/093

    POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OF INJECTION PUMP CONTROL ROD

    Defect

    On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    138
  • 30 Sept 1996VOLVO BUS VONRef R/1996/093

    POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE OF INJECTION PUMP CONTROL ROD

    Defect

    On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    138
  • 30 Aug 1996VOLVO CAR 400 SERIESRef R/1996/058

    POSSIBILITY OF AN UNDERBONNET FIRE

    Defect

    A faulty electrical connection at the rear of the alternator can cause arcing with a possible risk of an underbonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for:- A) The installation of a line fuse between the battery and the B+ connection on the alternator. B) Install a non rotational device at the B+ connection at the rear of the alternator. Any B+ cable showing signs of damage

    Vehicles affected
    92,823
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 27 Aug 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL7Ref R/1996/081

    INSECURITY OF CAB MOUNTING CAP BOLTS

    Defect

    There have been instances where the cab mounting cap bolts have been found to be loose.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject bolts replaced. Any cab mounting brackets found to be cracked will be replaced at the same time.

    Vehicles affected
    44
  • 22 Jul 1996VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1996/068

    POSSIBLE DISINTEGRATION OF TURBOCHARGER

    Defect

    There have been instances where the turbocharger shaft wheel assembly has been ground to the incorrect tolerances. This may cause the turbocharger to disintegrate into small pieces.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the turbochargers with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    137
  • 15 Dec 1995VOLVO CAR 700 SERIESRef R/1995/071

    POSSIBILITY OF SHORT CIRCUITING WITH FIRE RISK

    Defect

    The battery main cable may chafe against the front cross member. This could result in a short circuit and possible fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional cable clamp which will hold the battery cable clear of the cross member. any cables found to have a chafe condition will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6,881
    Build start
    01 Jan 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1990
  • 28 Nov 1995VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1995/082

    DRIVE AXLE LOCK-UP WHEN BRAKING IN THE LIGHT LADEN CONDITION

    Defect

    Instances of drive axle lock-up have occurred under normal braking with the outfit in the light laden condition. This could cause a jack-knife situation.

    Remedy

    All potentially affected vehicles will be recalled to Volvo Truck dealers for brake threshold and predominance checks. Where required adjustments will be carried out on the trailer predominance and/or load sensing valves.

    Vehicles affected
    72
  • 27 Nov 1995VOLVO BUS B10LRef R/1995/085

    INSECURITY OF STEERING ARM BRACKETS

    Defect

    Instances have occurred where the threads on the screws securing the intermediate steering arm brackets have stripped due to the presence of foreign particles in the screw holes.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brackets removed the screw hole threads inspected and cleaned and new bracket securing screws fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    6

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