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  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    Defect

    There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

    Remedy

    Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

    Vehicles affected
    14,380
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    07 Nov 2018
    Build end
    11 Mar 2020
  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    Defect

    There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

    Remedy

    Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

    Vehicles affected
    14,380
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    30 Oct 2018
    Build end
    01 Dec 2019
  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    Defect

    There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

    Remedy

    Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

    Vehicles affected
    14,380
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    26 Nov 2018
    Build end
    04 Dec 2019
  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR V60CCRef R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    Defect

    There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

    Remedy

    Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

    Vehicles affected
    14,380
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    05 Dec 2018
    Build end
    02 Dec 2019
  • 17 May 2021VOLVO BUS B8R (3) step BRef R/2021/212

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOX MONITORING TO CONFIRM THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET

    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
    382
    OEM ref
    M9913
    Build start
    15 Apr 2013
    Build end
    05 Oct 2016
  • 07 May 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FH 4Ref R/2021/167

    THE AFTER TREATMENT INJECTOR PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK

    Defect

    The after treatment injector pipe may crack and leak.

    Remedy

    Software update to provide a warning that system fault exists in the event of a cracked pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    347
    OEM ref
    C0167 C0172
    Build start
    01 Oct 2018
    Build end
    29 Mar 2021
  • 14 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B5LH(3)Ref R/2021/208

    THE ENGINE PRE-HEATER RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND FAIL

    Defect

    The engine pre-heater relay may overheat and fail due to short circuit between the 24V and ground on the printed circuit board (PCB).

    Remedy

    Modify pre-heater relay harness by connection of extension cable with fuse. Replace pre-heater relay as required.

    Vehicles affected
    40
    OEM ref
    C5955
    Build start
    05 Nov 2013
    Build end
    16 Sept 2014
  • 14 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS EM-EU6Ref R/2021/211

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOX MONITORING TO CONFIRM THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET

    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
    46
    OEM ref
    M5996
    Build start
    21 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Feb 2019
  • 14 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS OBDEP-CRef R/2021/211

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOX MONITORING TO CONFIRM THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET

    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
    46
    OEM ref
    M5996
    Build start
    21 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Feb 2019
  • 14 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B8L(3)Ref R/2021/211

    THE CURRENT SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOX MONITORING TO CONFIRM THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET

    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
    46
    OEM ref
    M5996
    Build start
    21 Aug 2018
    Build end
    26 Feb 2019
  • 13 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS EM-EU6Ref R/2021/210

    NEW SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE EMISSION CONTROL AND MONITORING

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Update EMS software

    Vehicles affected
    405
    OEM ref
    M9915
    Build start
    17 Mar 2016
    Build end
    25 Feb 2019
  • 13 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B11R(3)Ref R/2021/210

    NEW SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE EMISSION CONTROL AND MONITORING

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Update EMS software

    Vehicles affected
    405
    OEM ref
    M9915
    Build start
    17 Mar 2016
    Build end
    25 Feb 2019
  • 13 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS OBDEP-CRef R/2021/210

    NEW SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE EMISSION CONTROL AND MONITORING

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Update EMS software

    Vehicles affected
    405
    OEM ref
    M9915
    Build start
    17 Mar 2016
    Build end
    25 Feb 2019
  • 12 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B13RRef R/2021/209

    INTERNAL CONTACT FAILURE INSIDE THE WIPER SYSTEM MOTORS CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE SYNCHRONISATION

    Defect

    Synchronized wipers may fail and become stuck.

    Remedy

    Check Wiper motors and replace if within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C5972
    Build start
    28 Jan 2020
    Build end
    25 Feb 2020
  • 12 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B11RLE(3)-DDRef R/2021/209

    INTERNAL CONTACT FAILURE INSIDE THE WIPER SYSTEM MOTORS CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE SYNCHRONISATION

    Defect

    Synchronized wipers may fail and become stuck.

    Remedy

    Check Wiper motors and replace if within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C5972
    Build start
    28 Jan 2020
    Build end
    25 Feb 2020
  • 12 Apr 2021VOLVO BUS B11R(3)Ref R/2021/209

    INTERNAL CONTACT FAILURE INSIDE THE WIPER SYSTEM MOTORS CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE SYNCHRONISATION

    Defect

    Synchronized wipers may fail and become stuck.

    Remedy

    Check Wiper motors and replace if within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C5972
    Build start
    28 Jan 2020
    Build end
    25 Feb 2020
  • 26 Mar 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2021/112

    A SETTING OF THE SOFTWARE PARAMETER FOR THE REMOTE DRIVE EXTERNAL PARKING BRAKE REQUEST IS SET TO AN ERRONEOUS VALUE

    Defect

    A setting of the software parameter for the remote drive external parking brake request is set to an erroneous value.

    Remedy

    Software update.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    C0162
    Build start
    13 Mar 2019
    Build end
    08 Jul 2020
  • 02 Mar 2021VOLVO BUS B0E(3)Ref R/2021/079

    THE FRONT AND SIDE SPOILER COVERS COULD COME ADRIFT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION

    Defect

    The front and side spoiler side covers could come adrift during vehicle operation.

    Remedy

    Inspect and if required carry out adjustments to the front spoiler side covers and add a new design to the side spoiler covers.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    C5929
    Build start
    10 Sept 2019
    Build end
    10 Sept 2019
  • 01 Mar 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2021/065

    THE STEERING LINK ROD RETAINER NUT MAY HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The steering link rod retainer nut may have been tightened incorrectly

    Remedy

    The torque of the link rod retainer nut will be assessed and if necessary the link rod and upper steering arm will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C0152
    Build start
    11 Mar 2019
    Build end
    27 Nov 2020
  • 01 Mar 2021VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2021/080

    A FAILING ESS HEATER RELAY CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED HEAT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC WIRING

    Defect

    A failing ESS heater relay can cause an unexpected heat development and consequential damage to electrical wiring.

    Remedy

    Carry out a replacement of the ESS Heater relay with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,888
    OEM ref
    C5887
    Build start
    31 Dec 2007
    Build end
    13 Dec 2019
  • 01 Mar 2021VOLVO BUS B5LHC(3)Ref R/2021/080

    A FAILING ESS HEATER RELAY CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED HEAT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC WIRING

    Defect

    A failing ESS heater relay can cause an unexpected heat development and consequential damage to electrical wiring.

    Remedy

    Carry out a replacement of the ESS Heater relay with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,888
    OEM ref
    C5887
    Build start
    31 Dec 2007
    Build end
    13 Dec 2019
  • 01 Mar 2021VOLVO BUS B5LH(3)Ref R/2021/080

    A FAILING ESS HEATER RELAY CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED HEAT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC WIRING

    Defect

    A failing ESS heater relay can cause an unexpected heat development and consequential damage to electrical wiring.

    Remedy

    Carry out a replacement of the ESS Heater relay with a modified version.

    Vehicles affected
    1,888
    OEM ref
    C5887
    Build start
    31 Dec 2007
    Build end
    13 Dec 2019
  • 24 Feb 2021VOLVO CAR XC40 RECHARGERef R/2021/060

    HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING

    Defect

    High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.

    Remedy

    Software upgrade to be carried out.

    Vehicles affected
    134
    OEM ref
    R10078
    Build start
    13 Mar 2020
    Build end
    19 Feb 2021
  • 15 Feb 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FH13Ref R/2021/050

    THE RETAINER FOR THE BATTERY POWER CABLE AT THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRAL MIGHT HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED

    Defect

    The retainer for the battery power cable at the electrical distribution central might have been incorrectly assembled.

    Remedy

    Inspect the retainer and cable. Where necessary repair the cable and reassemble the retainer.

    Vehicles affected
    40
    OEM ref
    C0151
    Build start
    27 Nov 2020
    Build end
    10 Dec 2020
  • 15 Feb 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FHL13Ref R/2021/050

    THE RETAINER FOR THE BATTERY POWER CABLE AT THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRAL MIGHT HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED

    Defect

    The retainer for the battery power cable at the electrical distribution central might have been incorrectly assembled.

    Remedy

    Inspect the retainer and cable. Where necessary repair the cable and reassemble the retainer.

    Vehicles affected
    40
    OEM ref
    C0151
    Build start
    27 Nov 2020
    Build end
    10 Dec 2020

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