Recall number R/2005/168


There are 911 VOLVO CAR vehicles affected by the recall R/2005/168.

This recall was issued on November 21st, 2005 and all the details of this VOLVO CAR recall (R/2005/168 - BATTERY GROUND CABLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2005/168

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2005-11-21

Reason for concern

BATTERY GROUND CABLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT

Reason for recall

The battery positive cable may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If a conflict does develop a short circuit of the battery ground cable will occur. This may result in smoke appearing from under the bonnet or a failure to start with warning lamps illuminated.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the distance between the battery positive cable checked and adjusted if the clearance is less than 4mm.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VOLVO CAR dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VOLVO CAR service.

Number of affected VOLVO CAR cars

911

VOLVO CAR vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
S8000000000000390050 to 00000000000427400
XC9000000000000134117 to 00000000000229094


Others recall actions for VOLVO CAR

Currently there are 31 models of vehicles manufactured by VOLVO CAR that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from VOLVO CAR.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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