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Volvo “Engine speed may not decrease” Recall – C30 S40 V50 C70 XC60 V70 XC70 S80

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:14:56 +0000

The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

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Volvo “Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance.” Recall – S80 V70 XC60 XC70

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:13:54 +0000

The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive, should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

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Volvo “Loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire” Recall – V70 S80 1.6 Diesel

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:13:30 +0000

A joint on the high pressure line of the power assisted steering may not have been assembled correctly. This may lead to a leakage of steering fluid into the engine bay. This could result in sudden loss of power assistance, but in extreme cases, it could result in a localised fire within the engine bay.

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Volvo “Gearbox may jam” Recall – XC70 V70 S80 XC90 C30 S40 V50 C70 XC60

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:13:17 +0000

A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. If this was to occur, it might not be possible to change gear or select neutral.

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Volvo “Fuel may leak” Recall – XC90 (diesel)

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:12:18 +0000

It has been identified that a number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect, which could result in a fuel leakage. Although it can be identified by the smell of fuel, it is possible, although unlikely, that an external heat source could ignite the fuel, so resulting in a fire.

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Volvo “Engine may seize” Recall – S60 XC60 V70 XC70 S80

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:11:56 +0000

On effected petrol and diesel engines a spring clamp on the radiator hose connecting it to the water inlet pipe may be insecure. If not rectified the engine may lose coolant, overheat, seize and suddenly slow the vehicle rapidly to a halt.

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Volvo “Bonnet may open unintentionally” Recall – S60

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:11:09 +0000

On a small number of S60 cars it is possible that secondary bonnet catch will not lock in the closed position correctly. If the bonnet is not closed correctly, it is possible that the secondary bonnet catch will not secure the bonnet, which could result in it opening unintentionally.

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Volvo “Engine may overheat” Recall – C30 S40 V50

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:10:54 +0000

It is possible that the hose connection between the coolant expansion tank and the bleed hose can work loose. If this should occur, then coolant will leak and air will enter the system. Under these conditions the "low coolant level" warning light will not function. If the vehicle is driven in this condition it will cause engine damage and in the extreme, possible failure.

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Volvo “Airbag may not deploy as intended.” Recall – S60 XC60 V70 XC70 S80

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:10:37 +0000

It is possible that an electrical short circuit within a connector could result in the illumination of the "Airbag System Service Required" message and Supplemental Restraint System warning lamp on the dashboard. Should this occur, the driver airbag would not deploy as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

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Volvo “Wheel may become loose” Recall – V60 V70 XC70 S80 XC90

Alexandra M. — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:09:54 +0000

It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion, a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified, there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.

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