Volvo Car 800 Series: Inadequate Welding Of Towbar

Recalling firm
VOLVO CAR
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES. Units affected: 79
Reason
On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. In extreme cases this could result in trailer detachment. Remedy: Recall all 850 models which have been fitted with towbars and check if the towbar is within the affected range. Where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1992-11-26
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bc5249ff-7064-4b03-9752-64c921aaa92d