Yet another recall

g1cbk · Nov 3rd, 2020, 07:02

Hi

I have just received my third recall notice for my V70 D4 (VEA 2.0l). I have only had the car a year. I think this makes six recalls for this type, okay one is a Volvo general recall, but is this some sort of record. The car is six years old and for the first time in over forty years of owning Volvos I am questioning whether I have bought a good car. I lived with the poor steering geometry on the mk2, but can I live with this one.

Forgot to add that this recall is about the cooling system getting air locks which could cause the engine to overheat and damage itself.

Tatsfield · Nov 3rd, 2020, 13:22

What is the scales of the recall? Does it have a reference number that we can use to identify the scope of the recall?

g1cbk · Nov 3rd, 2020, 14:14

Tatsfield

Thought about that after I'd posted the thread. I'll post it tonight when I get home. The thread initially was about the number of recalls my car had undergone.

Tatsfield · Nov 3rd, 2020, 15:49

Thanks.

While I'm sure we all sympathise with you for having so many recalls on your car, the self interest factor will be, just what this piece of news from you informing of a new recall means to the rest of us concerning our cars.

. (At this point I realise how lacking our selection of emoticons is!)

RS3100 · Nov 4th, 2020, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatsfield

What is the scales of the recall? Does it have a reference number that we can use to identify the scope of the recall?

I believe it is this one, 370,000 cars according to the article.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/car-rec...heat-fire/amp/

1monkey600 · Nov 4th, 2020, 11:11

It will be this one:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=310636

Takes about 15mins and just adds a 2nd breather pipe between radiator and coolant tank.

1monkey600 · Nov 4th, 2020, 11:20

Just a reminder - if you have one of the v70/xc70 07- you should also always keep an eye on the v60/xc60 07-18 forum as well. Apart from the body and a few oddities you will find the majority of the Issues, hardware, drivetrain, brakes, etc to be identical to both. This is particularly relevant if you have a VEA engine as there is a lot more of them in xc60s than xc70s.

Nov 3rd, 2020, 07:02	#1
g1cbk New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 08:02 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Medway	Yet another recall Hi I have just received my third recall notice for my V70 D4 (VEA 2.0l). I have only had the car a year. I think this makes six recalls for this type, okay one is a Volvo general recall, but is this some sort of record. The car is six years old and for the first time in over forty years of owning Volvos I am questioning whether I have bought a good car. I lived with the poor steering geometry on the mk2, but can I live with this one. Forgot to add that this recall is about the cooling system getting air locks which could cause the engine to overheat and damage itself. __________________ Steve 67 plate V40 Cross Country Pro T3 67 plate V40 Cross Country Nav+ T3 Last edited by g1cbk; Nov 3rd, 2020 at 07:23.

Nov 3rd, 2020, 13:22	#2
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	What is the scales of the recall? Does it have a reference number that we can use to identify the scope of the recall? __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Nov 3rd, 2020, 14:14	#3
g1cbk New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 08:02 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Medway	Tatsfield Thought about that after I'd posted the thread. I'll post it tonight when I get home. The thread initially was about the number of recalls my car had undergone. __________________ Steve 67 plate V40 Cross Country Pro T3 67 plate V40 Cross Country Nav+ T3

Nov 3rd, 2020, 15:49	#4
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Thanks. While I'm sure we all sympathise with you for having so many recalls on your car, the self interest factor will be, just what this piece of news from you informing of a new recall means to the rest of us concerning our cars. . (At this point I realise how lacking our selection of emoticons is!) __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Nov 4th, 2020, 11:20	#7
1monkey600 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 11:48 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swansea	Always keep an eye on both v/xc60 and v/xc70 forums Just a reminder - if you have one of the v70/xc70 07- you should also always keep an eye on the v60/xc60 07-18 forum as well. Apart from the body and a few oddities you will find the majority of the Issues, hardware, drivetrain, brakes, etc to be identical to both. This is particularly relevant if you have a VEA engine as there is a lot more of them in xc60s than xc70s.

Nov 4th, 2020, 11:11	#6
1monkey600 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 11:48 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swansea	It will be this one: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=310636 Takes about 15mins and just adds a 2nd breather pipe between radiator and coolant tank.

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