Volvo S40/V40/V50 Recalls
| Recall: | 1 of 9 |
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| Recall Ref: | R/2003/008 |
| Exact Model: | 700 Series, S90, S40, S80, V40, V70, S70, V90, 800 Series, 900 Series |
| Description: | DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE |
| VIN: | |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 1042 |
| Defect: | Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. |
| Action: | Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. |
| Launch Date: | 10 January 2003 |
| Recall: | 2 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R2001/074 |
| Exact Model: | S40 and V40 |
| Description: | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM |
| VIN: | 600000 TO 693400 |
| Build Date: | 2001 MY (part) |
| Numbers: | 12000 |
| Defect: | A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working, resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system. |
| Action: | Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode. |
| Launch Date: | 14 June 2001 |
| Recall: | 3 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R1999/100 |
| Exact Model: | S40 and V40 |
| Description: | BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN |
| VIN: | 462088 TO 474404 (PARTLY) |
| Build Date: | 2000 Model Year |
| Numbers: | 1173 |
| Defect: | Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material, and may crack and leak under heavy load. |
| Action: | Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range. |
| Launch Date: | 18 November 1999 |
| Recall: | 4 of 9 |
|---|---|
| Recall Ref: | R/2003/173 |
| Exact Model: | S40 and V40 |
| Description: | Possible fuel leak |
| VIN: | |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 8183 |
| Defect: | The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak |
| Action: | Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V-clamp |
| Launch Date: | 17 November 2003 |
| Recall: | 5 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R2002/053 |
| Exact Model: | |
| Description: | BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CONCERN |
| VIN: | 361762 TO 476136 |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 1667 |
| Defect: | The brake vacuum pump may fail and cause a reduction in brake servo assistance. This will make the brake pedal heavy to operate. |
| Action: | Fit a modified brake vacuum pump. |
| Launch Date: | 14 May 2002 |
| Recall: | 6 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R2002/054 |
| Exact Model: | |
| Description: | AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CONCERN |
| VIN: | 315000 TO 599999 |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 2625 |
| Defect: | A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break, which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure. |
| Action: | Fit a modified alternator drive pulley. |
| Launch Date: | 14 May 2002 |
| Recall: | 7 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R/2005/046 |
| Exact Model: | S40 (New) and V50 |
| Description: | WINDSCREEN MAY SEPARATE FROM SUPPORT AREAS ON IMPACT |
| VIN: | 00000000000083699 to 00000000000085467 00000000000085584 to 00000000000087125 |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | 233 |
| Defect: | Internal test have shown that due to contamination of the windscreen primer, if the vehicle is subject to an impact, the windsceen may separate from the support area of the roof and pillars. |
| Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected, inspect and where necessary replace the windscreen |
| Launch Date: | 2 March 2005 |
| Recall: | 8 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | |
| Exact Model: | S40 (New) and V50 |
| Description: | FUEL LINE POSSIBLE LEAK |
| VIN: | |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | |
| Defect: | On certain vehicles, the fuel line near the turbo/exhaust manifold may leak due to excessive heat; this may result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel line with a Teflon line. |
| Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected, inspect and where necessary replace the fuel line |
| Launch Date: | |
| Recall: | 9 of 9 |
| Recall Ref: | R57076 |
| Exact Model: | S40 (New) and V50 (possibly the C30) |
| Description: | Brake vacuum pump |
| VIN: | |
| Build Date: | |
| Numbers: | |
| Defect: | Possible problem under cold start conditions. |
| Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected, inspect and where necessary replace the valve or pump |
| Launch Date: |
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