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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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  • 29 Aug 1995VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1995/072

    INCORRECT BRAKING SYSTEM FLUID

    Defect

    The subject vehicles have been equipped with incorrect braking system fluid which may overheat and cause vapour locking.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles purge the braking system of the incorrect brake fluid and refill with fluid of the correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    115
  • 21 Aug 1995VOLVO TRUCKS FL7Ref R/1995/064

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ABS CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Some electronic control units for the ABS circuit may not be able to analyse information correctly. This may cause damage to the ABS solenoid valves and could affect braking performance.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles will be recalled to have the electronic control units checked. Where this is found to display a fault code it will be replaced together with the ABS solenoid valves.

    Vehicles affected
    1,963
  • 21 Aug 1995VOLVO TRUCKS FS7Ref R/1995/064

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ABS CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Some electronic control units for the ABS circuit may not be able to analyse information correctly. This may cause damage to the ABS solenoid valves and could affect braking performance.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles will be recalled to have the electronic control units checked. Where this is found to display a fault code it will be replaced together with the ABS solenoid valves.

    Vehicles affected
    1,963
  • 21 Aug 1995VOLVO TRUCKS FL10Ref R/1995/064

    POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ABS CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Some electronic control units for the ABS circuit may not be able to analyse information correctly. This may cause damage to the ABS solenoid valves and could affect braking performance.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles will be recalled to have the electronic control units checked. Where this is found to display a fault code it will be replaced together with the ABS solenoid valves.

    Vehicles affected
    1,963
  • 26 Jun 1995VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/1995/053

    THE SEAT BELT CATCH COULD BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION SITUATION

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards.

    Remedy

    Recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required.

    Vehicles affected
    41
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 27 Apr 1995VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/1995/039

    VEHICLE JACK IS FAULTY

    Defect

    The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.

    Vehicles affected
    3,799
    Build start
    30 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 26 Apr 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F95Ref R/1995/028

    TRACK ROD CLAMPING BOLTS

    Defect

    The front axle track rod clamping bolts may have been insufficiently torqued on assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the clamping bolt torque. If required the bolts will be retorqued to the correct tightness.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 26 Apr 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F85Ref R/1995/028

    TRACK ROD CLAMPING BOLTS

    Defect

    The front axle track rod clamping bolts may have been insufficiently torqued on assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the clamping bolt torque. If required the bolts will be retorqued to the correct tightness.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 26 Apr 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F75Ref R/1995/028

    TRACK ROD CLAMPING BOLTS

    Defect

    The front axle track rod clamping bolts may have been insufficiently torqued on assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the clamping bolt torque. If required the bolts will be retorqued to the correct tightness.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 09 Jan 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F85Ref R/1995/005

    INSECURITY OF SUN VISOR

    Defect

    The external sun visor (which is an optional extra) is not sufficiently secured to its mounting bracket on the cab.

    Remedy

    Recall all potentially affected vehicles (only a small number will have visors) for checking. All vehicles equipped with a visor will have additional screws fitted to the four mounting brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    3,488
    Build start
    01 Mar 1993
    Build end
    30 Sept 1994
  • 09 Jan 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F75Ref R/1995/005

    INSECURITY OF SUN VISOR

    Defect

    The external sun visor (which is an optional extra) is not sufficiently secured to its mounting bracket on the cab.

    Remedy

    Recall all potentially affected vehicles (only a small number will have visors) for checking. All vehicles equipped with a visor will have additional screws fitted to the four mounting brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    3,488
    Build start
    01 Mar 1993
    Build end
    30 Sept 1994
  • 09 Jan 1995VOLVO TRUCKS F65Ref R/1995/005

    INSECURITY OF SUN VISOR

    Defect

    The external sun visor (which is an optional extra) is not sufficiently secured to its mounting bracket on the cab.

    Remedy

    Recall all potentially affected vehicles (only a small number will have visors) for checking. All vehicles equipped with a visor will have additional screws fitted to the four mounting brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    3,488
    Build start
    01 Mar 1993
    Build end
    30 Sept 1994
  • 01 Dec 1994VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef R/1994/062

    THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.

    Defect

    Under extreme climatic conditions eg low ambient temperature combined with high air humidity ice crystals may form in the crankcase ventilation system which includes the throttle housing. Should this condition occur ice build up may prevent the throttle from fully closing.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified throttle housing and a new vent hose.

    Vehicles affected
    961
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 14 Oct 1994VOLVO TRUCKS FH16Ref R/1994/071

    UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE MASTER SWITCH

    Defect

    The valve for pneumatic operation of the electrical main switch is so located that it is possible for the driver to operate the switch unintentionally. This could cause a total black out of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the pneumatic valve with a modified unit.

    Vehicles affected
    18
  • 14 Oct 1994VOLVO TRUCKS FH12Ref R/1994/071

    UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE MASTER SWITCH

    Defect

    The valve for pneumatic operation of the electrical main switch is so located that it is possible for the driver to operate the switch unintentionally. This could cause a total black out of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the pneumatic valve with a modified unit.

    Vehicles affected
    18
  • 15 Aug 1994VOLVO TRUCKS F10Ref R/1994/002

    HAND CONTROL VALVE FAILURE

    Defect

    Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away.

    Remedy

    Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    13,868
    Build start
    01 Jan 1982
    Build end
    30 Jul 1988
  • 15 Aug 1994VOLVO TRUCKS F6Ref R/1994/002

    HAND CONTROL VALVE FAILURE

    Defect

    Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away.

    Remedy

    Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    13,868
    Build start
    01 Jan 1982
    Build end
    30 Jul 1988
  • 15 Aug 1994VOLVO TRUCKS F12Ref R/1994/002

    HAND CONTROL VALVE FAILURE

    Defect

    Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away.

    Remedy

    Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    13,868
    Build start
    01 Jan 1982
    Build end
    30 Jul 1988
  • 15 Aug 1994VOLVO TRUCKS F16Ref R/1994/002

    HAND CONTROL VALVE FAILURE

    Defect

    Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away.

    Remedy

    Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    13,868
  • 15 Aug 1994VOLVO TRUCKS F7Ref R/1994/002

    HAND CONTROL VALVE FAILURE

    Defect

    Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away.

    Remedy

    Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    13,868
    Build start
    01 Jan 1982
    Build end
    30 Jul 1988
  • 14 Apr 1994VOLVO TRUCKS FL6Ref R/1994/027

    STEERING GEAR SECURITY

    Defect

    The bolts securing the steering gear to its mounting bracket may be loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the steering gear mounting bolts for tightness. Where bolts are found to be loose the mounting brackets and bolts will be examined for damage. Damaged bolts will be replaced and any burring of the bracket removed.

    Vehicles affected
    114
  • 14 Apr 1994VOLVO TRUCKS FS7Ref R/1994/027

    STEERING GEAR SECURITY

    Defect

    The bolts securing the steering gear to its mounting bracket may be loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the steering gear mounting bolts for tightness. Where bolts are found to be loose the mounting brackets and bolts will be examined for damage. Damaged bolts will be replaced and any burring of the bracket removed.

    Vehicles affected
    114
  • 04 Jun 1993VOLVO CAR 900 SERIESRef R/1993/033

    POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THROTTLE

    Defect

    A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. Should this clip be drawn into the throttle housing it may cause the throttle to jam.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present).

    Vehicles affected
    805
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 12 May 1993VOLVO TRUCKS F12Ref R/1993/038

    FUEL PUMP CONTROL ROD BREAKAGE

    Defect

    Instances of breakage of the control rod within the fuel injection pump have occurred. Should this happen at high engine revs it could affect control of the vehicle since the rod may jam and prevent the engine from returning to idling speed.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel injection pump and its attachments.

    Vehicles affected
    28
  • 26 Nov 1992VOLVO CAR 800 SERIESRef RCOMP/92/002

    INADEQUATE WELDING OF TOWBAR

    Defect

    On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. In extreme cases this could result in trailer detachment.

    Remedy

    Recall all 850 models which have been fitted with towbars and check if the towbar is within the affected range. Where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    79
    Build start
    01 Jun 1991
    Build end
    30 Sept 1992

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