DVLA recall archive
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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POSSIBLITY THAT THE BRAKE PIPES MAY BE AFFECTED BY HEAT
Some of the metal brake pipes are placed so that they could be affected by heat or they could be in a position where chafing could take place. If the above circumstances occur they could lead to in extreme circumstances and over a period of time either loss of brake fluid or air in the braking system. These conditions will lead to a reduction in the performance of the rear brakes.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection. If neccessary re-route replace the brake pipes. On some vehicles a machining tab on the rear differential may need to be removed to allow adequate clearance for the metal brake pipes.
THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE MAY REMAIN ABOVE IDLE WHEN RELEASED
The throttle control valve may remain above idle when released affecting the drivers control of speed.
Recall the throttle control valves that are likely to be affected. Dismantle the throttle control valve and ascertain if the old type cartridge or new type cartridge is fitted. If the old type cartridge is fitted a new type cartridge will be fitted and the valve reassembled.
REAR AXLE SECURING BOLTS LOOSE OR MISSING
The rear axle securing bolts are potentially loose or missing. This could result in loss of directional control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove the affected bolts if they are present clean with inhibitor apply thread lock and tighten to correct torque settings. Otherwise fit new clean bolts apply threadlock and tighten to correct torque settings.
OIL MAY WEEP FROM THE DRIVE UNIT
Oil weeping from the final drive unit which if ignored could result in sufficient oil loss such that the bearing overheats and seizure of the rear wheel occurs.
Recalled machines will have their final drive units replaced.
THE BRAKE HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH TYRE
Under certain circumstances the routing of the front brake hose may be altered and as a consequence may come into contact with the tyre.
Recalled machines will have the subject brake hose checked for damage fitting of a bracket/guide and re-routed or replaced as necessary.
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF VACUUM PUMP DRIVE GEAR
A concern has been identified with the vacuum pump drive gear which could wear excessively due to insufficient surface hardness. If the condition is ignored gear wear could cause the pump to cease operating which results in the loss of brake assistance.
Subject vehicles will be recalled at which time the vacuum pump drive gear will be replaced.
REAR BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES CONNECTED INCORRECTLY
It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. This condition can cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line.
UNDER LOW TEMPERATURES THE PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE LEAKAGE
Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
UNDER LOW TEMPERATURES THE PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE LEAKAGE
Under extremely low ambient temperatures the fuel pressure regulator may become frozen and cause leakage from the junction point of the fuel hose due to an increase in pressure.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and subject them to the following rework action. 1 Replace the fuel pressure regulator.2 Change the vacuum system routing utilising new parts.3 Replace the fuel delivery hose with new improved parts and a new clip. On Grand Vitara XL-7 models items 1 and 2 only will be carried out.
INCORRECT NUT INSTALLED INTO REAR SUBFRAME
M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.
FRONT SEAT BACK-REST HEATER MAY OVERHEAT
Mechanical loads exerted on the back-rest heating element of the front seats when persons enter or exit the vehicle may result in damage to the door side contact line in the back-rest padding. In the event that this causes a break of a contact line the damaged area may overheat to unacceptable levels with the heater switched on. It would then not be possible to rule out the risk of minor burns to the occupants clothes and possibly their skin.
Recall affected vehicles and check condition where necessary fit an additional in-line fuse.
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MAY OVERHEAT
Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay.
Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan assembly replaced.
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MAY OVERHEAT
Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay.
Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan assembly replaced.
FRONT SEAT BACK-REST HEATER MAY OVERHEAT
Mechanical loads exerted on the back-rest heating element of the front seats when persons enter or exit the vehicle may result in damage to the door side contact line in the back-rest padding. In the event that this causes a break of a contact line the damaged area may overheat to unacceptable levels with the heater switched on. It would then not be possible to rule out the risk of minor burns to the occupants clothes and possibly their skin.
Recall affected vehicles and check condition where necessary fit an additional in-line fuse.
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MAY OVERHEAT
Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay.
Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan assembly replaced.
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MAY OVERHEAT
Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay.
Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan assembly replaced.
PURGE CHAMBER TO AIR DRIER PIPE MAY FAIL
Purge chamber to air drier has a tendancy to fail at pipe fixings leaving driver unable to release parking the parking brake.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the purge chamber to air drier pipe with a re designed pipe.
OIL MAY LEAK FROM OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSES
Oil may leak from the oil cooler delivery and return hoses which could result in contamination of the rear tyre.
Recalled machines will have the subject delivery and return hoses replaced.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE STOP LAMP COULD FAIL
In the stop lamp switch of subject vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps there is the possibility that silicone oxide may be generated the surface of the contact point and in consequence the resistance of the contact could increase. In this circumstance current may not flow causing the stop lamp to become inoperative.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch replaced with a quality assured unit.
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE
An inner part of the transmission may receive a greater force than originally anticipated should the driver operate the accelerator pedal quickly. This may result in a small piece of metal becoming dislodged and in the worst case it may become lodged in the parking lock mechanism. Thus in the resulting in the parking brake failing to operated when P is selected on the transmission.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the transmission.
MODIFICATION OF HANDBRAKE LEVER
Vehicles with manual transmission having been parked on an incline with the handbrake on and the vehicle out of gear may sometime later roll away. Due to the brake components contracting as they cool.
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the automatic adjuster with a manual system.
ENGINE MAY STALL
On certain machines due to an incorrect specification of the wire core material used and the possible incorrect routing of the wiring harness there is a possibility of poor durability which can cause an open circuit. Should this occur the engine could stall and the lighting system become inoperative.
Potentially affected machines will be recalled and a countermeasure wiring harness fitted.
YAW RATE SENSOR MAY SUFFER INTERNAL DELAMINATION
On certain vehicles equipped with a dynamic stability control the yaw rate sensor may have suffered internal delamination. This could result in actuation of the stability control incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes.
Recalled vehicles will be inspected in order to ascertain whether they contain a suspect sensor. Should this indeed be the case the sensor will be replaced with a quality assured part.
POSSIBILITY THAT SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
Anti-chipping paint (foam filled vinyl chloride) was applied in error to the clamping area where the rear lower suspension arm brackets are connected. This could lead to the bolts loosening over time.
Recall the potentially affected vehicles. Check and if necessary remove the incorrectly applied paint then re torque the bolts.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE BONNET SAFETY HOOK IS DEFECTIVE
The possibility exists that the bonnet safety hook (secondary locking device) is defective. With the result that should the primary lock not be fully engaged the safety hook may also fail due to lift created by the airflow and in the worst case the bonnet may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.
Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the safety hook bracket will be checked for profile and adjusted if necessary.
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