Volvo Car Xc70: Engine May Fail
Volvo is recalling 42 vehicles across multiple models (XC70, XC90, V70, S80, V60, XC60, and S60) due to defective connecting rods that could cause sudden engine failure. The connecting rods were not made to proper standards during manufacturing. Volvo will replace the engines in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR XC70, VOLVO CAR XC90, VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR V60, VOLVO CAR XC60, VOLVO CAR S60. Units affected: 42
- Reason
- There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-04-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a5bf0d33-7603-481f-b661-0fda6dc80780