DVLA recall archive
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Front seat belts
On affected vehicles the front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact.
Re-torque front seat bolts.
BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
SPA1 Cell Modules
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
BCM2 – Push Road
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed
A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.
Seat and Seat Belt Torque
The screw joints for the seats and seat-belts may not have been torqued to the correct specification which means in the event of an impact insufficient protection will be available.
The solution is to check and adjust the torque.
The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision.
The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision
Inspect and re-install.
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Update the brake control module software.
A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�
Download updated software.
THRUST BEARING IN TURBO CHARGER MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST ENOUGH
The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.
Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.
POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING
There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.
Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY
Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.
Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.
SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER WHILST DRIVING
Possible loss of power whilst driving.
Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.
THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM
The engine�s plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HOSE MAY BREAK
An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak.
Replace the hose on affected vehicles.
SMALL CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF A RUBBER FUEL HOSE
Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.
Replacement of affected fuel hoses.
POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM)
There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
The pre-tensioner in the driver�s side third row passenger seat belt may not have been produced according to the correct specification In the event of a collision the pre tensioner and seat belt will still operate as intended but a very small part could enter the passenger compartment. As a temporary measure until the seat belt has been replaced it is recommended that the seat belt is not used.
On affected vehicles replace the seat belt.
RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN
The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.
On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.
ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
SEATBELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BUCKLE
It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
Affected vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure.
Check identity of crankshaft. If the relevant marking is not present then replace engine.
THIRD ROW PASSENGER AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED
Affected vehicles have interior panels that may prevent the inflatable curtain airbags from deploying as intended. This could reduce the level of protection offered to third row passengers in the event of an accident.
Modify affected interior panels to allow the inflatable curtains to deploy as intended.
LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE
A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. This would cause a noise which an observant driver may be able to hear. If the hose and fan conflict for long enough then it is possible for the hose to leak power steering fluid to the degree that servo assistance could be lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the hydraulic hose for damage and relace as necessary. The hose will then be secured with a modified bracket.
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