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  • 29 Nov 2022VOLVO BUS B0E(3)Ref R/2022/350

    The installed 15 A fuse protecting the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) has an amperage rating which is too large

    Defect

    The installed 15 A fuse protecting the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) has an amperage rating which is too large.

    Remedy

    Replace the present fuse with a one of a revised amperage rating.

    Vehicles affected
    101
    OEM ref
    C0271
    Build start
    03 Oct 2017
    Build end
    15 Jul 2022
  • 17 Nov 2022VOLVO BUS B8L(3)Ref R/2022/344

    The turbocharger may permit an excessive amount of oil carry over to the charge air circuit after a short period of time in service.

    Defect

    The turbocharger may permit an excessive amount of oil carry over to the charge air circuit after a short period of time in service.

    Remedy

    Replace turbocharger with a newer version

    Vehicles affected
    101
    OEM ref
    C0260
    Build start
    26 Jun 2018
    Build end
    26 Aug 2021
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    23 Mar 2021
    Build end
    05 Oct 2022
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    26 Apr 2021
    Build end
    29 Sept 2022
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR S90Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    27 Apr 2021
    Build end
    08 Oct 2022
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    25 Mar 2021
    Build end
    08 Oct 2022
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    23 Mar 2021
    Build end
    07 Oct 2022
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    25 Mar 2021
    Build end
    05 Oct 2022
  • 01 Jul 2022VOLVO TRUCKS FERef R/2022/191

    SOME STEERING SHAFTS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT COMPONENT

    Defect

    Some steering shafts were assembled with an incorrect component.

    Remedy

    Check steering shaft and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C0252
    Build start
    07 May 2012
    Build end
    17 Oct 2021
  • 01 Jul 2022VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2022/190

    A SPECIFIC RELAY ASSEMBLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    There is a risk that a specific relay assembled in the vehicle may short-circuit.

    Remedy

    : Replace the power relay of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    C0247
    Build start
    05 Oct 2020
    Build end
    15 May 2022
  • 01 Jul 2022VOLVO TRUCKS FLRef R/2022/191

    SOME STEERING SHAFTS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT COMPONENT

    Defect

    Some steering shafts were assembled with an incorrect component.

    Remedy

    Check steering shaft and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C0252
    Build start
    07 May 2012
    Build end
    17 Oct 2021
  • 13 Jun 2022VOLVO BUS B11RRef R/2022/175

    ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE AND RESET REQUIRED TO ENSURE VEHICLE EMISSION COMPLIANCE

    Defect

    Vehicle emission compliance may not be met.

    Remedy

    An engine management software update & reset is required to ensure vehicle emission compliance.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    M0202
    Build start
    06 Feb 2014
    Build end
    24 Feb 2017
  • 20 May 2022VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2022/154

    THE WIND SCREEN WIPER MIGHT STOP WORKING ON THE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RAIN SENSOR

    Defect

    There is a risk that the wind screen wiper might stop working.

    Remedy

    Update vehicle software and replace the wiper relay.

    Vehicles affected
    1,385
    OEM ref
    C0242
    Build start
    01 Mar 2021
    Build end
    21 Mar 2022
  • 01 Apr 2022VOLVO TRUCKS FH 4Ref R/2022/096

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE PARKING BRAKE AIR TUBE CAN BE AFFECTED BY HEAT EXPOSURE

    Defect

    During operation of the vehicle with high loads on the engine combined with an exhaust leakage in the engine compartment there is a risk that the parking brake air tube can be affected by heat exposure.

    Remedy

    Retrofit a protection sleeve on the parking brake tube.

    Vehicles affected
    1,007
    Build start
    18 Feb 2019
    Build end
    10 Oct 2021
  • 28 Feb 2022VOLVO BUS B8L(3)Ref R/2022/059

    THE RADIATOR FAN CABLE HARNESS HAS THE WRONG TYPE OF WIRE SEALS IN THE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS FOR THE ELECTRIC COOLING FANS

    Defect

    The radiator fan cable harness has the wrong type of wire seals in the power supply connectors for the electric cooling fans.

    Remedy

    Replace the wire seal and if needed change components that have been damaged by water intrusion.

    Vehicles affected
    102
    OEM ref
    C0199
    Build start
    26 Jun 2018
    Build end
    26 Aug 2021
  • 08 Feb 2022VOLVO BUS B8RRef R/2022/039

    VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET STANDARD ECE R55 WHERE A TOWING HOOK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAFETY WIRE

    Defect

    Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire.

    Remedy

    Add attachment for safety wire.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    OEM ref
    M0172
    Build start
    15 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 08 Feb 2022VOLVO BUS B13RRef R/2022/039

    VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET STANDARD ECE R55 WHERE A TOWING HOOK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAFETY WIRE

    Defect

    Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire.

    Remedy

    Add attachment for safety wire.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    OEM ref
    M0172
    Build start
    15 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 08 Feb 2022VOLVO BUS B11RRef R/2022/039

    VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET STANDARD ECE R55 WHERE A TOWING HOOK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAFETY WIRE

    Defect

    Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire.

    Remedy

    Add attachment for safety wire.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    OEM ref
    M0172
    Build start
    15 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 13 Dec 2021VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2021/429

    THE STARTER MOTOR MAY ENGAGE INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The starter motor may engage incorrectly and this may lead to a noise when starting the engine or even non-start.

    Remedy

    Download modified software.

    Vehicles affected
    1,954
    OEM ref
    R10143
    Build start
    02 Oct 2017
    Build end
    18 Apr 2019
  • 18 Oct 2021VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2021/360

    THRUST BEARING IN TURBO CHARGER MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST ENOUGH

    Defect

    The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.

    Remedy

    Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.

    Vehicles affected
    2,083
    OEM ref
    R10098
    Build start
    05 Feb 2019
    Build end
    02 Sept 2019
  • 18 Oct 2021VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2021/360

    THRUST BEARING IN TURBO CHARGER MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST ENOUGH

    Defect

    The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.

    Remedy

    Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.

    Vehicles affected
    2,083
    OEM ref
    R10098
    Build start
    05 Feb 2019
    Build end
    02 Sept 2019
  • 15 Oct 2021VOLVO BUS B8R (3) step C CorderiteRef R/2021/357

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOx MONITORING

    Defect

    The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met.

    Remedy

    Update EMS software.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    M9920
    Build start
    02 Jun 2017
    Build end
    02 Jun 2017
  • 15 Oct 2021VOLVO BUS B8R (3) step C (SIC)Ref R/2021/356

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOx MONITORING

    Defect

    The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met.�

    Remedy

    Update EMS software.�

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    M9923
    Build start
    07 Jan 2019
    Build end
    08 Jan 2019
  • 29 Sept 2021VOLVO BUS B5TL(3) step BRef R/2021/339

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOx MONITORING

    Defect

    The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met.

    Remedy

    Update EMS software.

    Vehicles affected
    499
    OEM ref
    M9918
    Build start
    29 Apr 2013
    Build end
    08 Sept 2016
  • 29 Sept 2021VOLVO BUS B5LH(3) step BRef R/2021/338

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOx MONITORING

    Defect

    The current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring to confirm that the legal requirements on NOx emissions are met.

    Remedy

    Update EMS software.

    Vehicles affected
    772
    OEM ref
    M9917
    Build start
    18 Mar 2013
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016

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