Volvo Car : Vehicle Jack Is Faulty
Volvo Car Jack Recall Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 7,598 vehicles from the 800 Series because the supplied jack may have a faulty bearing washer that could cause it to fail while supporting the vehicle's weight. Volvo has instructed owners not to use the original jack and will replace it with a new one once available. This recall affects Volvo car owners in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR, VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES. Units affected: 7,598
- Reason
- The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle. Remedy: A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1995-04-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/51449f13-cfce-407d-a7a0-cd4a9b0e2faf