| Recall: |
1 of 6 |
| 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: |
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| Build Date: |
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| 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 |
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| Recall: |
2 of 6 |
| 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 |
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| Recall: |
3 of 6 |
| 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 6 |
| Recall Ref: |
R/2003/173 |
| Exact Model: |
S40 and V40 |
| Description: |
Possible fuel leak |
| VIN: |
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| Build Date: |
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| 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 |
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| Recall: |
5 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: |
R2002/053 |
| Exact Model: |
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| Description: |
BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CONCERN |
| VIN: |
361762 TO 476136 |
| Build Date: |
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| 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 |
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| Recall: |
6 of 6 |
| Recall Ref: |
R2002/054 |
| Exact Model: |
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| Description: |
AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CONCERN |
| VIN: |
315000 TO 599999 |
| Build Date: |
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| 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 |
