Volvo Car 800 Series: Detachable Tow Bar May Work Loose
Volvo Tow Bar Recall Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 10,420 vehicles from its 800, 700, and 900 series, as well as V40, V70, V90, S40, S70, S80, and S90 models, because the detachable tow bar's ball connection may work loose and separate from the housing. This could cause a trailer to become detached from the vehicle while driving. Volvo will modify and replace the tow balls and housing with calibrated units.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES, VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR 700 SERIES, VOLVO CAR 900 SERIES, VOLVO CAR V90, VOLVO CAR V40, VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR S90, VOLVO CAR S40, VOLVO CAR S70. Units affected: 10,420
- Reason
- A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit. Remedy: All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-07-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5bb083ed-c381-4583-8629-db42e5a366b8