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Volvo Recalls

159 recalls across 113 models.

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XC90

15 recalls

FL6

5 recalls

XC60

4 recalls

C30

4 recalls

S80

4 recalls

850

3 recalls

EX30

3 recalls

S60, V60, XC60 and XC90

3 recalls

S80, XC70, XC60

3 recalls

C70

3 recalls

740

2 recalls

XC40

2 recalls

S60, V60, XC60, V40

2 recalls

V40

2 recalls

XC60, S60

2 recalls

S80, XC70

2 recalls

V50

2 recalls

850, S/V/C70

2 recalls

244, 245

2 recalls

760

1 recall

940

1 recall

FHE, FME, FMLE

1 recall

XC60, XC90 & XC40

1 recall

XC40 & C40 Recharge Single Motor (Full Electric)

1 recall

XC40 and C40

1 recall

Model Year 2022 and 2023 XC60 Recharge and XC90 Recharge

1 recall

V70 and XC70

1 recall

S60 and S80

1 recall

FM11, FM13, FMX13, FH13, FH16

1 recall

V40,

1 recall

S60, S80

1 recall

S60, V60, XC60

1 recall

S80, V70, XC70, S60, V60, XC60

1 recall

S60, V60, V90 CC, XC60, XC90, XC40

1 recall

S60, S90, V40, V60, XC60

1 recall

V40, V40CC, S60, V60, XC60

1 recall

V40, V90 CC, S90, XC90

1 recall

S60, V60, XC60, S90, V90CC, XC90, V40, V40CC

1 recall

FM11, FE8 & FEE7

1 recall

FH 13 & 16, FM 11 & 13, FMX 11 & 13

1 recall

S90 & XC60

1 recall

S60, V60, V40, V40 Cross County & XC90

1 recall

FH13, FH16, FM13 & FM11

1 recall

S90 (234) & XC90 (256)

1 recall

FL/FE, FL/FE93)

1 recall

FH(4) & FM(4)

1 recall

XC

1 recall

S90, V90 CROSS COUNTRY & XC90

1 recall

MY 2015 Volvo XC60 & XC70

1 recall

V40, S60, XC60, V60, XC90

1 recall

FH (4)

1 recall

S60, V60

1 recall

XC60, V60 CROSS COUNTRY, XC70

1 recall

VOLVO XC60

1 recall

VOLVO XC90

1 recall

VOLVO FH/FM

1 recall

Volvo XC90

1 recall

FH4, FM4

1 recall

C30, C70, S40, V50

1 recall

S60, XC60 & XC70

1 recall

V60, S60, XC70, XC60

1 recall

S80, XC70 and XC60

1 recall

C30, V50

1 recall

C30 DRIVe

1 recall

XC60, S40, V50, C30, C70

1 recall

C30, S40, V50

1 recall

S80, V70, XC70 & XC60

1 recall

S60, XC60

1 recall

S40, V50

1 recall

S80, S60, V70, XC70 & XC60

1 recall

S60, S80, V70, XC60 & XC70

1 recall

XC60, XC70

1 recall

C30, C70, S40 & V50

1 recall

XC90 D5

1 recall

S80, V70 and XC60

1 recall

S80, XC70, V70 and XC60

1 recall

XC70

1 recall

S40, V50 & C30 R Design

1 recall

V70, XC70

1 recall

S40, V50, C30

1 recall

XC90, S80

1 recall

XC90, XC70

1 recall

FH/FM

1 recall

S40, V50 T5

1 recall

S80, XC90 6 cylinder turbo

1 recall

FM, FH

1 recall

S80, V70, XC70, S60

1 recall

S80, V70

1 recall

S60

1 recall

S/V40

1 recall

FH 12, FM 12

1 recall

FM/ FH

1 recall

FH12, FM9, FM12

1 recall

FM9, FH12, FM12, FH15,

1 recall

Buses

1 recall

FM9 (fitted with D9A engine)

1 recall

Bus (B12BLE, B7RLE)

1 recall

FH/FM (fitted with Geartronic transmission)

1 recall

Bus B10B/B10M

1 recall

FH

1 recall

S40/V40

1 recall

V70

1 recall

FL7, FL10, FL12

1 recall

940, 960

1 recall

F12

1 recall

F6S, F7, F10, F12, F16, CH230

1 recall

744, 745

1 recall

Accessory Child Seat

1 recall

740, 760, 960

1 recall

360 GLT

1 recall

740 GL & GLE

1 recall

740, 760

1 recall

360GLT

1 recall

All Volvo Recalls

REC-006551active

2023–2024 Volvo EX30

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire. Note: Keep the battery charge level below 70% which can be set in the Charging setting menu on the vehicle display.

Light Vehicle

26 Feb 2026

REC-006524active

2024 Volvo EX30

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire. Note: Keep the battery charge level below 70% which can be set in the Charging setting menu on the vehicle display.

Light Vehicle

8 Jan 2026

REC-006437active

2023–2025 Volvo FHE, FME, FMLE E4-HDV, TYPE-FH/FM/FML, PTOTRA-S/PTOTRA-D

Due to a software issue, the vehicle may accelerate without the pedal being depressed. This may result in unintended vehicle movement.

Heavy Vehicle

16 Sept 2025

REC-006368active

2022–2025 Volvo XC60, XC90 & XC40

Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in β€˜B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).

Light Vehicle

23 June 2025

REC-006319active

2019–2021 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 and XC90 T8 Plug in Hybrid Variants

Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. As a result, it could cause a thermal overload leading to a vehicle fire when the vehicle is parked with a fully charged battery.

Light Vehicle

2 Apr 2025

REC-006168active

2020 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 and XC90

Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach. If this occurs, it can result in a reduction in braking performance and/or a loss of vehicle control. Β  Note: the parking brake can still be used to stop the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

7 Nov 2024

REC-006080active

2023 Volvo XC40 & C40 Recharge Single Motor (Full Electric)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger seat mounting bolts may not have been tightened according to specifications and could become loose or detach. As a result, the seat may move inadvertently.

Light Vehicle

24 Sept 2024

REC-005968active

2023–2024 Volvo EX30

Due to a software error, the infotainment unit screen may enter a test mode during start-up of the vehicle. This may prevent key information such as the vehicle's speed from being displayed.

Light Vehicle

23 May 2024

REC-005877active

2023 Volvo XC40

Due to a software issue, the left turn indicator lamp may not illuminate as intended. If this occurs a warning will appear in the instrument cluster to alert the driver that the indicator is not operational. The left indicator functionality can be reset by switching the indicator off and on again.

Light Vehicle

24 Jan 2024

REC-005861active

2015–2023 Volvo XC90

Due to a manufacturing defect, the second-row seat belt buckle and lower anchor screw may become loose. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.

Light Vehicle

2 Jan 2024

REC-005727active

2022–2023 Volvo XC40 and C40

Due to a manufacturing defect, the left front suspension ball joint may have been incorrectly attached. This may result in a loss of vehicle control.

Light Vehicle

20 July 2023

REC-005553active

2021–2022 Volvo Model Year 2022 and 2023 XC60 Recharge and XC90 Recharge Model year 2022 to 2023 XC60 Recharge, Model year 2022 to 2023 XC90 Recharge

A software programming error in the Engine Control Module may cause the combustion engine to not restart whilst driving. This condition, with a depleted High Voltage battery, could lead to a loss of motive power. A depleted high voltage battery is preceded by warnings in the instrument cluster.

Light Vehicle

10 Nov 2022

REC-004983active

2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70

The driver's airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment in the event of a crash.

Light Vehicle

25 Oct 2021

REC-004976active

2003–2010 Volvo S60 and S80 S60 Year Model 2004-2009 and S80 Year Model 2004-2005.

The driver's airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment in the event of a crash.

Light Vehicle

12 Oct 2021

REC-001666active

2019–2020 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 and XC90

The low pressure fuel pump fuse could blow and prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating and the engine may stall while driving and not restart.

Light Vehicle

1 Aug 2021

REC-001627active

2017–2020 Volvo XC90

If there is liquid or liquid droplets on the rear seat control display, the system may perceive this as a constant touch.

Light Vehicle

20 June 2021

REC-001601active

2018–2021 Volvo FM11, FM13, FMX13, FH13, FH16

Due to an incorrect setting on the external remote control, the remote brake request feature does not engage the parking brake under certain speed conditions (low speed).

Heavy Vehicle

23 May 2021

REC-001439active

2020–2021 Volvo XC90

The SRS control unit may not be tightened to the vehicle's body correctly. If this occurs, the airbag system light will illuminate and an error message will appear on the instrument panel.

Light Vehicle

19 Feb 2021

REC-001436active

2014–2018 Volvo V40,

If the cooling system has to be refilled, air may become trapped in the cooling system, which might result in insufficient cooling of the engine components.

Light Vehicle

13 Dec 2020

REC-001438active

2001–2004 Volvo S60, S80

The driver's airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment.

Light Vehicle

10 Nov 2020

REC-001437active

2017–2020 Volvo XC60

The front windshield wiper arm nut was not tightened sufficiently during manufacturing.

Light Vehicle

29 Oct 2020

REC-001434active

2013–2018 Volvo S60, V60, XC60

If the cooling system has to be refilled, air may become trapped in the cooling system, which may result in insufficient cooling of the engine components.

Light Vehicle

24 Sept 2020

REC-001433active

2013–2018 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, V40

If the cooling system has to be refilled, air may become trapped in the cooling system which might result in insufficient cooling of the engine components.

Light Vehicle

17 Aug 2020

REC-004906active

2013–2018 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, V40

If the cooling system has to be refilled, air may become trapped in the cooling system, which might result in insufficient cooling of the engine components.

Light Vehicle

15 Aug 2020

REC-001435active

2006–2019 Volvo S80, V70, XC70, S60, V60, XC60

The flexible steel cable connected to the seat belts on the outboard side of the front seats may fatigue and separate from the seat belt, resulting in the seat belt not restraining the occupant properly.

Light Vehicle

11 Aug 2020

REC-001441active

2020 Volvo XC40

One of the nuts connecting the brake booster to the vehicle's frame may be missing, which could lead to reduced brake performance.

Light Vehicle

24 Apr 2020

REC-001466active

2019–2020 Volvo S60, V60, V90 CC, XC60, XC90, XC40

A software code in the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) system has been identified as missing, which can result in the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system not triggering the automatic brakes.

Light Vehicle

23 Apr 2020

REC-001464active

2013–2018 Volvo S60, S90, V40, V60, XC60

The engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Light Vehicle

6 Jan 2020

REC-001465active

2013–2018 Volvo V40, V40CC, S60, V60, XC60

The engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Light Vehicle

6 Jan 2020

REC-001463active

2015–2019 Volvo V40

The engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Light Vehicle

8 Nov 2019

REC-001462active

2015–2019 Volvo V40, V90 CC, S90, XC90

The engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform.

Light Vehicle

7 Nov 2019

REC-004905active

2013–2019 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, S90, V90CC, XC90, V40, V40CC

The engine valve may leak and may cause the engine intake manifold to melt/deform.

Light Vehicle

17 July 2019

REC-003878active

0 Volvo FM11, FE8 & FEE7

Self-adjusting function in the brake caliper housing out of function, resulting in reduced braking performance when applying the parking brake or when using the service brake.

Heavy Vehicle

26 May 2019

REC-001427active

2018 Volvo FH 13 & 16, FM 11 & 13, FMX 11 & 13

Self-adjusting function in the brake caliper housing out of function, resulting in reduced braking performance when applying the parking brake or when using the service brake.

Heavy Vehicle

26 May 2019

REC-001461active

2015–2019 Volvo XC90

The short bleeder hose may become degraded and cracked, causing coolant leakage.

Light Vehicle

8 May 2019

REC-001440active

2017–2019 Volvo S90 & XC60

A nut on the front seat rail may be missing in some vehicles. In the event of an accident, the seat structure and position may be unstable and possibly deform.

Light Vehicle

29 Mar 2019

REC-001499active

2017–2019 Volvo XC60

Under certain conditions in cold climates, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze.

Light Vehicle

6 Feb 2019

REC-001460active

2014–2016 Volvo S60, V60, V40, V40 Cross County & XC90

The affected vehicles may have a leak in the hose on the fuel line. The concern happens due to cracks appearing in the inner layer of the hose in combination with a pressurised system.

Light Vehicle

9 Jan 2019

REC-001426active

2012–2017 Volvo FH13, FH16, FM13 & FM11

Driver's airbag inflator: If an affected vehicle is involved in an accident and the airbag goes off, the airbag inflator may rupture.

Heavy Vehicle

13 Feb 2018

REC-001495active

2015–2017 Volvo S90 (234) & XC90 (256)

The air conditioning drainage hose, that is used to transfer condensation water generated by the air conditioning unit out of the vehicle, may not have been properly attached.

Light Vehicle

28 Aug 2017

REC-003791active

0 Volvo FL/FE, FL/FE93)

The screw joint holding the spring leaf attached to the spring anchorage might become loose, broken or lost during driving.

Heavy Vehicle

19 June 2017

REC-004903active

0 Volvo XC90

The seat belt pre-tensioner, on the right hand side in the third row passenger seat may have been produced with an incorrect production parameter. The seat belt will operate as intended, however, a very small part of the pre-tensioner may detach during a crash.

Light Vehicle

16 June 2017

REC-001423active

2012–2015 Volvo FH(4) & FM(4)

The split pin on the brake pedal assembly may be incorrectly installed or missing.

Heavy Vehicle

13 Apr 2017

REC-001497active

2016–2017 Volvo XC

Affected vehicles have inadvertently been built without the airbag label on the passenger side sun visor. On affected vehicles there is no visible airbag label when the sun visor is folded down.

Light Vehicle

23 Mar 2017

REC-001498active

2016–2017 Volvo S90, V90 CROSS COUNTRY & XC90

Bolts holding the inflatable curtain in place could be affected by a manufacturing error that may cause the bolt head to detach, subsequently not fully securing the inflatable curtain in place.

Light Vehicle

16 Mar 2017

REC-005290active

0 Volvo MY 2015 Volvo XC60 & XC70

The fuel gauge may show there is sufficient fuel even though the car has run out of fuel.

Light Vehicle

20 Feb 2017

REC-001496active

0 Volvo V40, S60, XC60, V60, XC90

In the event of an accident, the airbag igniter may cause inadequate inflation of the driver, passenger and/or seat airbag units on the affected vehicles.

Light Vehicle

10 Jan 2017

REC-001429active

2012–2016 Volvo FH (4)

If moisture and dust get in between the electrical guide ways on the lamps Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or between the reflector and the PCB it could lead to a 'soft' short circuit.

Heavy Vehicle

15 Dec 2016

REC-001459active

2011–2016 Volvo S60, V60

A small leakage of coolant fluid may occur during engine warm-up under certain driving and climate conditions, such as high acceleration or engine load immediately after cold start, especially in cold climates. A warning message will appear in the display.

Light Vehicle

24 Nov 2016

REC-001458active

2015–2016 Volvo XC60, V60 CROSS COUNTRY, XC70

The engine can momentarily cut-off and immediately restart while driving. This issue may cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster, infotainment system and loss of power steering assist.

Light Vehicle

6 Mar 2016

REC-004898active

0 Volvo VOLVO XC60

The fuse for the starter motor may blow in a stop/start sequence.

Light Vehicle

16 Sept 2015

REC-004897active

0 Volvo VOLVO XC90

In the event of a crash the inflatable Curtains (IC) may not inflate fully as intended for passengers in the third row.

Light Vehicle

19 Aug 2015

REC-003647active

0 Volvo VOLVO FH/FM

The front axle screw/nuts may have been incorrectly torqued, which can lead to the screws/nuts holding the front axle to become loose.

Heavy Vehicle

6 Aug 2015

REC-001482active

2008–2010 Volvo Volvo XC90

The power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan.

Light Vehicle

2 July 2015

REC-003608active

0 Volvo FH4, FM4

The brake hoses are too short on the front axle, which can be stretched in certain driving applications.

Heavy Vehicle

18 May 2015

REC-001476active

0 Volvo C30

The clutch cylinder rod may break. If the deviation occurs, it may not be possible for the driver to disengage the clutch.

Light Vehicle

12 May 2015

REC-001475active

2007–2011 Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50

The clutch cylinder rod may break. If the deviation occurs, it may not be possible for the driver to disengage the clutch.

Light Vehicle

12 May 2015

REC-001457active

0 Volvo V40

The left rear positioning light may stop functioning as a result of a software failure. The error will illumiate the 'bulb failure light' and display a message in the Drivers Information Module (DIM).

Light Vehicle

2 Apr 2014

REC-001456active

2010–2011 Volvo S60, XC60 & XC70

During routine investigations, Volvo have identified early wear on the auxiliary belt tensioner in some vehicles.

Light Vehicle

28 Nov 2013

REC-004892active

0 Volvo C30

High stress may cause a propogating fatigue crack and breakage of the right hand front driveshaft.

Light Vehicle

8 Apr 2013

REC-001493active

2011–2012 Volvo V60, S60, XC70, XC60

The wiring harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As a result, the harness connector may detach from the socket and the airbags may not function as intended, causing the SRS warning lamp to illuminate or the airbags to fail to deploy during a crash.

Light Vehicle

9 Mar 2012

REC-004889active

2006–2010 Volvo S80, XC70, XC60

Early wear on the auxiliary belt tensioner.

Light Vehicle

14 Oct 2011

REC-001455active

2006–2010 Volvo S80, XC70 and XC60

Early wear on the auxiliary belt tensioner.

Light Vehicle

13 Oct 2011

REC-001454active

2006–2010 Volvo S80, XC70, XC60

Early wear on the auxiliary belt tensioner.

Light Vehicle

13 Oct 2011

REC-004887active

0 Volvo C30, V50

The rod connecting the clutch master cylinder and the clutch pedal may break.

Light Vehicle

6 Sept 2011

REC-001492active

2006–2007 Volvo S80

The power steering return line may fail due to incorrect routing of the power steering cooling line. Should this condition occur, it may result in a sudden drainage of power steering oil and a loss of power steering assistance. Since this may appear suddenly and without any relevant warnings to the driver, this condition poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.

Light Vehicle

28 July 2011

REC-004886active

0 Volvo C30 DRIVe

The cover panel on top of the engine can chafe against the vacuum pump and the brake booster, and in some cases this condition may lead to a vacuum leak in the brake booster system. If this chafing condition should occur, depending on the size of the hole on the vacuum hose, it may lead to a gradual reduction of brake booster assistance while braking i.e. a hard pedal brake.

Light Vehicle

27 June 2011

REC-004885active

0 Volvo XC90

There may be a leakage from the steering gear. It is most likely that the leakage will occur gradually and slowly drain the power steering oil, generating noise and gradually decreased power steering assistance.

Light Vehicle

15 May 2011

REC-004883active

0 Volvo XC60, S60

The connectors for the fuel pressure line and the purge line may have been switched during production.

Light Vehicle

4 May 2011

REC-004884active

0 Volvo XC60, S60

A fuel line supply line may be incorrectly manufactured which may lead to a fuel leakage.

Light Vehicle

4 May 2011

REC-001491active

2010–2011 Volvo XC60, S40, V50, C30, C70

The headlight cleaning pump may affect the washer fluid level sensor.

Light Vehicle

18 Apr 2011

REC-004882active

0 Volvo C30, S40, V50

The right side support member, located in the engine bay, may be cracked.

Light Vehicle

22 Mar 2011

REC-001453active

2008–2010 Volvo S80, V70, XC70 & XC60

The engine oil level may be above the maximum level marking. If the engine oil level is above maximum it may lead to increased engine speed.

Light Vehicle

5 Jan 2011

REC-004877active

0 Volvo S60, XC60

The front power seat stop lugs may not be assembled according to specification.

Light Vehicle

21 Dec 2010

REC-004878active

0 Volvo S40, V50

The front power seat stop lugs may not be assembled according to specification.

Light Vehicle

20 Dec 2010

REC-004875active

0 Volvo XC60

The inflatable curtains in some of these vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled.

Light Vehicle

19 Nov 2010

REC-004876active

0 Volvo S80, S60, V70, XC70 & XC60

The software calibration for fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ECM) and the transmission control module (TCM) is too sensitive.

Light Vehicle

18 Nov 2010

REC-001490active

2009–2011 Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC60 & XC70

There may be an electrical short circuit in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector. If the deviation occurs the supplemental restraint system lamp (SRS) will be permanently lit and the message 'AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED' will be displayed in the Driver Information Module (DIM).

Light Vehicle

18 Oct 2010

REC-004873active

0 Volvo C30

The engine coolant bleeder hoses quick connectors may not sufficiently seal towards the spigot on the coolant expansion tank, potentially resulting in loss of engine coolant and/or air leakage into the engine cooling system.

Light Vehicle

22 Sept 2010

REC-004872active

0 Volvo XC60, XC70

The spring band clamp mounted on the radiator hose connection to the water inlet pipe spigot may not sufficiently secure the hose, potentially leading to the hose coming loose during driving, resulting in loss of engine coolant water. The driver will be informed of the concern through a warning symbol and text message 'LOW COOLANT LEVEL STOP SAFELY' in the instrumental panel.

Light Vehicle

19 July 2010

REC-004871active

0 Volvo C30

The Owner's Manual does not contain any information regarding sunroof operation.

Light Vehicle

13 July 2010

REC-004870active

0 Volvo XC90

A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage.

Light Vehicle

12 July 2010

REC-004869active

0 Volvo C30, C70, S40 & V50

The ball joint and cylinder pin on the gear shift lever may be mounted with an incorrect torque which can lead to the ball joint coming loose.

Light Vehicle

15 June 2010

REC-004868active

0 Volvo S80, XC70, XC60

Investigations have identified early wear on the the belt tensioner.

Light Vehicle

31 May 2010

REC-004867active

0 Volvo XC90

A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage. Since the fuel lone is working under a constant pressure, some seepage can, within a short period of time, potentially develop into a greater leakage.

Light Vehicle

28 Apr 2010

REC-004866active

0 Volvo S80, XC70

Early wear on the belt tensionser.

Light Vehicle

13 Apr 2010

REC-001481active

0 Volvo XC90

Investigations have identified that the steering gear high pressure lines joint connecting to the steering gear may not be properly assembled. Should this condition occur the customer may notice oil leakage. In the worst case scenario, due to the high pressure in the system and the specific engine installation, oil may be sprayed onto hot surfaces potentially resulting in smoke formation or ignition of oil, possibly leading to engine bay fire. As the oil leakage is substantial a sudden loss of steering assistance may occur.

Light Vehicle

4 Mar 2010

REC-001452active

2008–2010 Volvo XC60

The fuel line rail cover, protecting the fuel lines underneath the car, may not be properly attached. If the condition occurs the fuel line rail cover may come loose exposing the fuel lines underneath the vehicle to damage.

Light Vehicle

13 Dec 2009

REC-001501active

2006–2009 Volvo XC90 D5

Investigations have found that the power steering hose may come into conflict with the engine cooling fan. Should this condition occur the subsequent chafing on the hose will result in a sudden drainage of power steering oil and a loss of power steering assistance.

Light Vehicle

3 Dec 2009

REC-001473active

2007–2010 Volvo S80, V70 and XC60

Volvo Car Corporation investigations have identified that the fuel Pump Electronic Module (PEM) may in certain conditions not wake up as intended which, in turn, inhibits the start of the fuel pump. If this condition would occur, it may lead to that the engine may not start, start roughly and/or run roughly at idle. The engine may also stop shortly after start-up which in some cases may cause stalling. Investigations have shown that it may in certain conditions be possible to drive up to approximately 100m before the engine stalls.

Light Vehicle

13 Sept 2009

REC-004851active

0 Volvo S80, XC70, V70 and XC60

Volvo Car Corporation have identified that the engine cooling fan may permanently stop working due to a software error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). If the fan stops it may cause reduced Air Condition (AC) performance and the driver will be informed of the increased coolant temperature by the yellow information lamp in the DIM and the following text message: reduce speed. However, if the engine temperature continues to rise, the red warning lamp will be lit together with text instructions to stop the car safely.

Light Vehicle

14 June 2009

REC-001472active

2006–2008 Volvo S80, XC70

Volvo Car Corporation have identified a deviation in the CEM (Central Electronic Module) software that may affect the functionality of the windshield wipers. If this condition occurs it may lead to malfunction either through the wipers activating by themselves of they may not activate at the driver's request/command.

Light Vehicle

30 Apr 2009

REC-004848active

0 Volvo XC70

The drain hose for the climate unit can get clogged. This may lead to poor or no water drainage, which may result in the short circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC).

Light Vehicle

19 Feb 2009

REC-001488active

2007–2009 Volvo S40, V50 & C30 R Design

Volvo Car Corporation has determined that the driver's floor mat is too long and can interfere with the R Design accelerator pedal. In certain circumstances this interference may lead to the accelerator pedal remaining fully open.

Light Vehicle

28 July 2008

REC-004845active

0 Volvo V70, XC70

The SRS software may not function correctly.

Light Vehicle

30 Apr 2008

REC-001487active

2007–2008 Volvo V50

The roof rails have been fitted to the roof with incorrect bolts on these vehicles.

Light Vehicle

30 Apr 2008

REC-004846active

0 Volvo S40, V50, C30

Some vehicles have been fitted with incorrect wheel studs to the rear hubs only.

Light Vehicle

30 Apr 2008

REC-004844active

0 Volvo XC90

The power steering hose may come into conflict with the engine cooling fan due to an insufficient retaining clip.

Light Vehicle

4 Mar 2008

REC-001451active

2006–2008 Volvo XC90

The climate control system may have limited operation after engine start up. In these instances there may be no defroster operation.

Light Vehicle

12 Dec 2007

REC-001486active

0 Volvo C70

An incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulting in a faulty assembly of the left door handle Bowden cable attachment.

Light Vehicle

17 May 2007

REC-004843active

0 Volvo V50

Certain spot welds in the roof area may deviate from the specification. This deviation may weaken the brackets for the front and rear load net fixations.

Light Vehicle

19 Apr 2007

REC-001448active

0 Volvo XC90, S80

In some vehicles, the Nipple PCV may crack or come loose of the hose resulting in an air leakage from the Crank Case Ventilation System.

Light Vehicle

26 Mar 2007

REC-001449active

0 Volvo XC90, XC70

The Electric Cooling Fan control unit's metal cover may not have the specified corrosion protection. Should this be the case the metal cover will experience an accelerated corrosion process, which may lead to moisture ingress and electrical malfunction.

Light Vehicle

5 Mar 2007

REC-004842active

0 Volvo C70

The wrong information has been printed on the vehicle product label. The vehicles will have a new product label fitted to them with the correct information.

Light Vehicle

12 Jan 2007

REC-002886active

0 Volvo FH/FM

There is a concerned relating to the brake pads fitted on a limited range of axles equipped with maxi brakes. This may cause overheating due to the dragging brake pads.

Heavy Vehicle

9 June 2006

REC-001480active

2002–2006 Volvo XC90

The outer tie rod end joints, on the steering gear, may fracture.

Light Vehicle

17 May 2006

REC-001447active

2003–2006 Volvo S40, V50 T5

It has been determined that the fuel line connecting to the engine is sensitive to extreme temperatures, that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located, potentially resulting in a fuel line leak after parking the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

4 May 2006

REC-001502active

2005–2006 Volvo XC90

These vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect tyre placard label.

Light Vehicle

27 Mar 2006

REC-001470active

2009 Volvo S80, XC90 6 cylinder turbo

The B+ terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid in the cars concerned.

Light Vehicle

16 Nov 2005

REC-002732active

0 Volvo FM, FH

Possible risk for the Light Control Module (LCM) to overheat.

Heavy Vehicle

28 Apr 2005

REC-001443active

1998–2001 Volvo S80

Under certain operating conditions some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.

Light Vehicle

20 Sept 2004

REC-001445active

1998–2001 Volvo S80, V70, XC70, S60

Under certain operating conditions some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.

Light Vehicle

20 Sept 2004

REC-001444active

1998–2001 Volvo S80, V70

Under certain operating conditions some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.

Light Vehicle

20 Sept 2004

REC-002629active

0 Volvo FL6

U-bolts can break due to a torque drop (front axle) or a high material hardness (rear axle).

Heavy Vehicle

11 June 2004

REC-001500active

2003–2004 Volvo S60

The front control arms have not been manufactured within the agreed specifications, resulting in the stud and nut, securing the front control arm to the spindle, to possibly lose its initial axial tension. This condition may cause the steering wheel to g

Light Vehicle

16 Jan 2004

REC-004832active

2003–2004 Volvo S80

The front control arms have not been manufactured within the agreed specifications, resulting in the stud and nut, securing the front control arm to the spindle, to possibly lose its initial axial tension. This condition may cause the steering wheel to g

Light Vehicle

16 Jan 2004

REC-001442active

2002–2004 Volvo S/V40

The end cover on the service nipple side of the fuel rail, which is mounted on the engine, does not meet the Volvo specification which may lead to fuel leakage.

Light Vehicle

12 Nov 2003

REC-001477active

0 Volvo XC90

The Front Wheel Speed Sensors may be faulty and a disturbance of the front wheel speed sensor signal can occur.

Light Vehicle

3 Nov 2003

REC-004830active

0 Volvo XC90

The seat belt attachment points for the 2nd and 3rd row seats may not have been fitted correctly and/or tightened correctly.

Light Vehicle

27 Oct 2003

REC-002554active

0 Volvo FH 12, FM 12

The Engine Management Systems, under certain circumstances, may send the incorrect information to the other on-board computers (ECUs).

Heavy Vehicle

8 Oct 2003

REC-002537active

0 Volvo FM/ FH

The U-bolts fitted to the rear suspension may be subjected to hydrogen embrittlement during the manufacturing process, which may cause too higher material hardness. A consequence to this is that the U-bolt at the rear suspension could break.

Heavy Vehicle

29 July 2003

REC-002534active

0 Volvo FH12, FM9, FM12

High pressure peaks can cause separation of the power steering servo hose.

Heavy Vehicle

24 July 2003

REC-002529active

0 Volvo FM9, FH12, FM12, FH15,

The V-stay bushing may fail prematurely allowing the axle housing to move sideways.

Heavy Vehicle

7 July 2003

REC-002560active

0 Volvo Buses

Possible incorrect function of the exhaust Pressure Regulator.

Heavy Vehicle

30 June 2003

REC-002531active

0 Volvo FM9 (fitted with D9A engine)

The fuel line clamps fitted to the D9A engine may wear out prematurely, due to the glass fibre material that the clamp is made from.

Heavy Vehicle

25 June 2003

REC-002495active

0 Volvo Bus (B12BLE, B7RLE)

There is a possibility that the fasteners securing the auxiliary steering arms to the frame may not be tightened to the specified torque.

Heavy Vehicle

22 Jan 2003

REC-002479active

0 Volvo FH/FM (fitted with Geartronic transmission)

Faulty software within the Electronic Control Unit for the transmission may activate reverse gear when travelling below 3km/h.

Heavy Vehicle

1 Nov 2002

REC-002469active

0 Volvo Bus B10B/B10M

The pressure pipe to the fuel injectors could leak.

Heavy Vehicle

9 Oct 2002

REC-002468active

0 Volvo FH

The front suspension may in severe conditions contact and damage the fuel tank resulting in a fuel tank leak.

Heavy Vehicle

9 Oct 2002

REC-002443active

0 Volvo FL6

On FL H-Medium and E-Medium vehicles, in combination with electrical controlled air suspension (SUSPL-EC), the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping and connections.

Heavy Vehicle

29 May 2002

REC-002442active

0 Volvo FL6

The oil feed pipe for the turbo compressor could crack and leak oil.

Heavy Vehicle

29 May 2002

REC-001468active

0 Volvo S40/V40

There may be an internal fault in the climate control unit which can cause the control unit to fail resulting in a loss of the windscreen demister function in the car.

Light Vehicle

28 June 2001

REC-001483active

2000–2001 Volvo V70

Some vehicles may have incorrectly torqued bolts for the rear outboard seat belt anchorages.

Light Vehicle

24 May 2001

REC-001467active

1999–2001 Volvo C70

In the case of a side collision, the deployment of the side airbag may not meet Volvo specification.

Light Vehicle

18 Dec 2000

REC-004819active

0 Volvo S80

The ball joint in the front suspension may exhibit increased wear which may affect the steering.

Light Vehicle

27 Sept 2000

REC-004551active

0 Volvo FL7, FL10, FL12

Possible Breakage Of The Cabin Tilt Bracket Which May Result In Severe Injury And/or Death If In Front Of The Cabin While Tilting Or When Tilted.

Heavy Vehicle

3 Nov 1999

REC-001474active

1996–1998 Volvo 850, S/V/C70

The Headlight Switch On The Instrument Panel May Cease Function Resulting In The Lights Not Operating; And On A Number Of The S/v/c70 Cars There Is A Possibility That The Passenger Airbag May Be Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge And May Deploy.

Light Vehicle

20 Sept 1999

REC-001494active

1996–1998 Volvo 850, S/V/C70

The Headlight Switch On The Instrument Panel May Cease Function Resulting In The Lights Not Operating; And On A Number Of The S/v/c70 Cars There Is A Possibility That The Passenger Airbag May Be Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge And May Deploy.

Light Vehicle

20 Sept 1999

REC-001478active

1994–1996 Volvo 940

May Develop A Condition Of Premature Wear Of The Rubber Membrane In The Brake Booster Unit Resulting In Loss Of The Brake Servo Assistance Requiring Higher Than Normal Force To The Brake Pedal.

Light Vehicle

6 May 1998

REC-004443active

0 Volvo FL6

Bolts Connecting The Bevel Box To The Steering Gear Housing May Be Loose.

Heavy Vehicle

17 Apr 1998

REC-004938active

0 Volvo FL6

The Steel Braided Tether Of The Safty Belt Buckle Is Being Deformed And Could Quite Possibly Be Cracked Which Happens As The Seats Are Being Moved.

Heavy Vehicle

15 Sept 1997

REC-001450active

0 Volvo 850

Possibility That Screws Attaching Throttle Plate To Its Axle May Have Insufficient Torque- Loose Plate May Contact Throttle Housing Preventing Throttle Return.

Light Vehicle

11 Nov 1996

REC-001471active

1987–1990 Volvo 760

The Battery Cable May Chafe On The Engine Cross Member Resulting In Short Circuit & Malfunctioning Of The Electric System.

Light Vehicle

28 Dec 1995

REC-001485active

1991–1993 Volvo 940, 960

The Seat Belt Webbing Guide May Break Under Very Heavy Load And Thereby Reduce The Restraining Properties Of The Seat Belt In An Accident.

Light Vehicle

18 July 1995

REC-001484active

0 Volvo 850

Material Fault In The Thrust Bearing Washer To The Screw May Cause Cracks And Result In Broken Car Jack.

Light Vehicle

18 Apr 1995

REC-001446active

0 Volvo 850

In Extreme Climatic Conditions Ice Crystals May Build Up Around Throttle Preventing It From Returning To Idle.

Light Vehicle

1 Apr 1995

REC-004260active

0 Volvo F12

Possibility Of Broken Fuel Pipe Between The Injection Pump And The Fuel Filter.

Heavy Vehicle

14 Oct 1994

REC-004259active

0 Volvo F6S, F7, F10, F12, F16, CH230

The Upper Plastic Cam Inside The Valve Can Break And Cause Loss Of The Parking Brake.

Heavy Vehicle

4 Oct 1994

REC-001489active

1990–1991 Volvo 740

Child Restraint Anchorages May Be Missing From The Seat Back.

Light Vehicle

15 Apr 1994

REC-001479active

1991–1992 Volvo 244, 245

May Have An Insufficiently Torqued Nut Which Joins The Front Spring Strut And Ball Joint In The Front Suspension.

Light Vehicle

23 Oct 1992

REC-001469active

0 Volvo 244, 245

There Is A Risk That The Battery Cable (b+) May Chafe Against The Air Conditioning Pipe Resulting In Short Circuiting.

Light Vehicle

19 Feb 1992

REC-001432active

0 Volvo 744, 745

May Have An Incorrectly Clamped Cable Harness In The Vicinity Of The Steering Column.

Light Vehicle

9 Jan 1992

REC-004924active

0 Volvo Accessory Child Seat

Incorrect Fitting Of Seat Belt May Cause It To Be Inadvertently Released.

Heavy Vehicle

23 May 1991

REC-001431active

0 Volvo 740, 760, 960

Swelling Of The Region Of The Fuel Tank Inlet May Result In A Detrimental Effect On The Rubber Gasket.

Light Vehicle

19 Feb 1991

REC-004915active

0 Volvo 740

Heat Shield May Crack Due To Vibrations - Under Rare Circumstances May Obstruct Steering To The Right.

Light Vehicle

14 Mar 1990

REC-004913active

0 Volvo 360 GLT

Seat Belt Inertia Mechanism Jams Making It Difficult To Withdraw The Belt Which Become Uncomfortably Tight In Use.

Light Vehicle

24 June 1989

REC-004914active

0 Volvo 740 GL & GLE

The Front Driveshaft Flange Bolts May Loosen And Separation Can Occur.

Light Vehicle

1 Mar 1989

REC-004910active

0 Volvo 740, 760

Alternator Cable Harness Can Rub Against Other Engine Parts And Could Lead To A Short Circuit.

Light Vehicle

20 May 1987

REC-004908active

0 Volvo 360GLT

In 360 Glt Cars Manufactured Between 1984 & 1986 Brake Master Cylinder Does Not Meet Specifications.

Light Vehicle

18 Feb 1987