Safety recall for fire risk - Page 5

ShamusUK · Jul 17th, 2019, 10:57

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Originally Posted by Clan

Haven't you asked your dealer about it yet? Maybe your car is not affected by it ..

Good idea.

I just spoke to Clive Brook in Bradford. They said that the recall only appears to affect the D2 and D4, based upon 'their' experience since the recall letters went out.

They are yet to have a call (following a letter going out) relating to a D3. It may or may not affect the D3.

I was told not to worry. There have been no fire incidents in the UK...

I'm going to call Volvo Customer Services next.

ShamusUK · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:09

Ok, I just spoke to Volvo Customer Services (01628 422522).

They confirmed that there IS a safety recall against my registration number (it's a D3 engine). A letter will be sent out to me within the next few days.

Once I receive the letter, I should book the car into the Dealership.

They will check to see if any of the symptoms are showing. If so, the inlet manifold will be replaced.

Volvo Customer Services told me that there have been no reports of fire in the UK, or anywhere else. This is purely a proactive recall.

Hope that helps.

Clan · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShamusUK

Ok, I just spoke to Volvo Customer Services (01628 422522).

They confirmed that there IS a safety recall against my registration number (it's a D3 engine). A letter will be sent out to me within the next few days.

Once I receive the letter, I should book the car into the Dealership.

They will check to see if any of the symptoms are showing. If so, the inlet manifold will be replaced.

Volvo Customer Services told me that there have been no reports of fire in the UK, or anywhere else. This is purely a proactive recall.

Hope that helps.

That clarifies things nicely , so the actual recall will be launched shortly .. and the preliminary letter was to warn you not to ignore any bad running or Engine light issues .

SeaShell · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:33

Mine is currently having the inlet manifold replaced. The EGR cooler is also blocked...they are running pressure tests to make sure there is not a more serious issue.

I am now concerned that there will be ongoing issues with this particular engine..I have had quite a few diesels and this is the first one I have ever had EGR problems with.

I'm not sure these issues are only related to short journeys or low mileage (although I'm sure it doesn't help!).

Clan · Jul 17th, 2019, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaShell

Mine is currently having the inlet manifold replaced. The EGR cooler is also blocked...they are running pressure tests to make sure there is not a more serious issue.

I am now concerned that there will be ongoing issues with this particular engine..I have had quite a few diesels and this is the first one I have ever had EGR problems with.

I'm not sure these issues are only related to short journeys or low mileage (although I'm sure it doesn't help!).

The inlet manifold can also be replaced for the swirl flaps sticking so not necessarily connected with the forthcoming Recall .

Dash300 · Jul 17th, 2019, 12:08

Letters still coming out got mine this morning.

SeaShell · Jul 17th, 2019, 16:07

OK...spoken to Volvo and car has failed the pressure test...

Does anyone know if Volvo contribute to these repairs?

Chrisv60 · Jul 17th, 2019, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaShell

OK...spoken to Volvo and car has failed the pressure test...

Does anyone know if Volvo contribute to these repairs?

Try and confirm the diagnosis. Mine failed the pressure test so they felt it was more cost effective to replace the engine than try fixing it.

The bill was around £8700 and Volvo contributed 90%. The car was 4 years 2 months old with a full Volvo service history.

Hope you get it sorted.

SeaShell · Jul 17th, 2019, 17:46

It's 'excessive air leaking past the inlet valves in cylinder head'.
Head needs removed with valves replaced and reseated.

Also needs cooler and possibly EGR valve.

Fingers crossed....

Turnwood · Jul 17th, 2019, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaShell

It's 'excessive air leaking past the inlet valves in cylinder head'.
Head needs removed with valves replaced and reseated.

Also needs cooler and possibly EGR valve.

Fingers crossed....

Does your 2105 Volvo come with anti grav mode and on board fusion reactor as standard?

Jul 17th, 2019, 11:09	#42
ShamusUK Junior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 11:35 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bradford	Ok, I just spoke to Volvo Customer Services (01628 422522). They confirmed that there IS a safety recall against my registration number (it's a D3 engine). A letter will be sent out to me within the next few days. Once I receive the letter, I should book the car into the Dealership. They will check to see if any of the symptoms are showing. If so, the inlet manifold will be replaced. Volvo Customer Services told me that there have been no reports of fire in the UK, or anywhere else. This is purely a proactive recall. Hope that helps. __________________ __________________________________ current: 2012 Volvo S80 D3 Executive Auto (5 Cylinder, 163bhp) ex: 2017 Ford Focus 1.5T Titanium X Auto ex: 2016 Volvo D3 SE Lux Nav Auto ex: 2013 BMW 320i Luxury Auto

Jul 17th, 2019, 11:33	#44
SeaShell Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast	Mine is currently having the inlet manifold replaced. The EGR cooler is also blocked...they are running pressure tests to make sure there is not a more serious issue. I am now concerned that there will be ongoing issues with this particular engine..I have had quite a few diesels and this is the first one I have ever had EGR problems with. I'm not sure these issues are only related to short journeys or low mileage (although I'm sure it doesn't help!). __________________ 2105 V60 D4 Business Edition HK Sound, Winter Pack, Park Pilot, Leather with memory seat, TFT Dash, rebuilt engine.

Jul 17th, 2019, 16:07	#47
SeaShell Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast	OK...spoken to Volvo and car has failed the pressure test... Does anyone know if Volvo contribute to these repairs? __________________ 2105 V60 D4 Business Edition HK Sound, Winter Pack, Park Pilot, Leather with memory seat, TFT Dash, rebuilt engine.

Jul 17th, 2019, 17:46	#49
SeaShell Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast	It's 'excessive air leaking past the inlet valves in cylinder head'. Head needs removed with valves replaced and reseated. Also needs cooler and possibly EGR valve. Fingers crossed.... __________________ 2105 V60 D4 Business Edition HK Sound, Winter Pack, Park Pilot, Leather with memory seat, TFT Dash, rebuilt engine.

Jul 17th, 2019, 12:08	#46
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	Letters still coming out got mine this morning.

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