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  • 15 Feb 2021VOLVO TRUCKS FM13Ref 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
  • 12 Feb 2021VOLVO BUS B0ERef R/2021/062

    FRONT SPOILER SIDE COVER CAN COME ADRIFT DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE

    Defect

    The front spoiler side cover could come adrift during operation of the vehicle

    Remedy

    Check the side covers and adjust if required

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    C5959
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    26 May 2020
  • 28 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2021/025

    TWO NUTS ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    Two nuts on the Brake Booster have been assembled with insufficient torque.

    Remedy

    Replace the existing two nuts with two locks nuts assembled with the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    165
    OEM ref
    R10070
    Build start
    31 Oct 2019
    Build end
    19 Jun 2020
  • 26 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B5LHRef R/2021/022

    PASSENGER HAND POLES MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Passenger hand poles may become insecure.

    Remedy

    Fit modified seat consoles hand poles & roof poles.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5862
    Build start
    05 Sept 2012
    Build end
    16 Sept 2014
  • 26 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B5LH(3)Ref R/2021/022

    PASSENGER HAND POLES MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    Passenger hand poles may become insecure.

    Remedy

    Fit modified seat consoles hand poles & roof poles.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5862
    Build start
    05 Sept 2012
    Build end
    16 Sept 2014
  • 25 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2021/017

    A CABLE HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE ASSEMBLED IN THE INCORRECT POSITION

    Defect

    A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position.

    Remedy

    The cable harness is to be secured in the correct position.

    Vehicles affected
    5,173
    OEM ref
    R10063
    Build start
    07 Feb 2020
    Build end
    09 Dec 2020
  • 13 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B8R(3)Ref R/2021/207

    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
    455
    OEM ref
    M9908
    Build start
    28 Sept 2016
    Build end
    04 Mar 2019
  • 12 Jan 2021VOLVO BUS B0ERef R/2021/011

    A FUSE RATING HAS BEEN UNDER SPECIFIED AND COULD BLOW DURING NORMAL OPERATION CAUSING THE FULL ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN TO SHUTDOWN

    Defect

    A fuse rating has been under specified and could blow during normal operation causing the full electric drivetrain to shutdown

    Remedy

    Fit uprated 400amp fuse to position F251

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5936
    Build start
    18 Oct 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    21 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC90Ref R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    11 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V60CCRef R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    14 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 30 Dec 2020VOLVO BUS B0ERef R/2021/010

    GEARSHIFT STOPS WORKING

    Defect

    Gearshift stops working.

    Remedy

    Fit additional spring pin for the Control Cylinder.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    C5930
    Build start
    18 Oct 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2020/362

    ONE OR MORE PINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SOLDERED CORRECTLY IN THE MAIN SWITCH CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there is a possibility that one or more pins might not be properly soldered in the main switch control unit.

    Remedy

    Check the main control switch unit and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    Build start
    20 Oct 2020
    Build end
    12 Nov 2020
  • 30 Oct 2020VOLVO BUS B5TL(3)Ref R/2020/314

    P-CLIP HOLDING THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE MAY CHAFE THROUGH THE OUTER INSULATION OF THE CABLE AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    P-Clip holding the Starter Motor cable may chafe through the outer insulation of the cable and cause a possible short circuit.

    Remedy

    Replace and re-position the P-Clips with new brackets. Replace affected cables as required.

    Vehicles affected
    1,167
    OEM ref
    C5732
    Build start
    10 Oct 2013
    Build end
    03 Jun 2020
  • 15 Sept 2020VOLVO TRUCKS FH FM 4Ref R/2020/264

    THERE IS A TOO SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN EXHAUST OUTLET AND THE RIGHT HAND FIRST DRIVEN AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER

    Defect

    There is a too short distance between exhaust outlet and the right-hand first driven axle brake chamber.

    Remedy

    A new design and installation of the exhaust end pipe will be implemented.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    Build start
    23 Oct 2019
    Build end
    23 Oct 2019
  • 15 Sept 2020VOLVO CAR XC40Ref R/2020/269

    BOLTS IN THE BATTERY DISCONNECT UNIT ARE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) [a component of the High Voltage (HV) Battery] are not torqued according to specification and a bolt may come loose.

    Remedy

    Replace the High Voltage Battery

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    R10040
    Build start
    13 Jan 2020
    Build end
    14 May 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020VOLVO BUS B8R(3)Ref R/2020/313

    POSSIBLE MATERIAL DEFECT WHICH COULD REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TOWING HOOK

    Defect

    Possible material defect which could reduce the life expectancy of the Towing Hook.

    Remedy

    Replace Towing hook for later version.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    C5872
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020VOLVO BUS B11R(3)Ref R/2020/313

    POSSIBLE MATERIAL DEFECT WHICH COULD REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TOWING HOOK

    Defect

    Possible material defect which could reduce the life expectancy of the Towing Hook.

    Remedy

    Replace Towing hook for later version.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    C5872
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    26 Mar 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020VOLVO CAR XC60Ref R/2020/246

    FRONT WIPER ARM SECURING NUTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    Vehicles may have incorrectly tightened front wiper arm securing nuts

    Remedy

    Check and tighten the nuts to an increased torque setting.

    Vehicles affected
    31,778
    OEM ref
    R10044
    Build start
    20 May 2017
    Build end
    25 May 2020
  • 16 Jul 2020VOLVO CAR XC70Ref R/2020/210

    THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS

    Defect

    There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

    Remedy

    Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air

    Vehicles affected
    76,945
    OEM ref
    R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030
    Build start
    07 Nov 2013
    Build end
    28 Apr 2016
  • 16 Jul 2020VOLVO CAR V60Ref R/2020/210

    THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS

    Defect

    There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

    Remedy

    Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air

    Vehicles affected
    76,945
    OEM ref
    R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030
    Build start
    23 Oct 2013
    Build end
    14 Nov 2016
  • 16 Jul 2020VOLVO CAR S60Ref R/2020/210

    THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS

    Defect

    There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

    Remedy

    Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air

    Vehicles affected
    76,945
    OEM ref
    R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030
    Build start
    22 Oct 2013
    Build end
    12 Oct 2016

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