ˆ Volvo recalls 1,000 C1 platform cars for steering fault

tags : volvo c1 platform recall , volvo c30 recall , volvo c70 recall , volvo recall , volvo s40 recall , volvo steering recall , volvo v50 recall , volvoc1platformrecall , volvoc30recall , volvoc70recall , volvorecall , volvos40recall , volvosteeringrecall , volvov50recall

It's not a large recall, but the effort will correct a potentially serious problem. Slightly more than 1,000 C1 platform cars -- C30, S40, V50, and C70 -- are in need of a replacement power steering return line. The hose isn't up to spec and could rupture, leading to a rapid loss of fluid and with it, power assistance, making steering dangerously difficult. Some drivers would welcome a blissfully simple and surgically accurate manual rack in their cars, but jettisoning power steering while underway might not be what they had in mind. Contact your Volvo dealer to see if your car is one of the roughly 1,020 affected, the fix is free of charge.

posted : 8/7/2008 @9:24:07 PM

ˆ Volvo recalling 82,000 S40 and V50 models

tags : s40 , v50 , volvo recall , volvo s40 , volvo v50 , volvorecall , volvos40 , volvov50

Volvo has announced a recall of 82,000 vehicles due to a rust problem that can lead to engine stall. The recall affects My 2004 through 2006 5-cylinder gasoline-powered S40 and V50 models. The majority of the problem cars are roaming the streets of the United States, Sweden and Germany as they are countries considered to be "corrosion markets". The issue stems from fuel pump electronics being exposed to rain, snow and road salt leading to their degradation. If excessive rust occurs it can lead to fuel starvation of the engine and thus, stalling. While markets with volatile climates get the fix, vehicles in more arid countries will receive an extended guarantee.

posted : 2/3/2008 @2:58:21 PM

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