Safety recall for fire risk

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by bobarctor

First time on here in a while. So driving back from my Mandated Daily Exercise today our 2014 XC60 D4 lost virtually all power and went into limp mode. Stuttering, stalling couldn't get it above 5mph

Made it the 1/2 mile or so home (mostly coasting) and almost, but not quite, up our drive. Only then did I notice strong rubbery burning smell....

Volvo Assistance have been and taken it away on a flatbed to a dealer 20 miles away as ours is shut due to COVID.

We shall see what they have to say but sounds very inlet manifold recallish to me?!

Had you not already responded to the manifold recall?

My first thought was EGR valve sticking open, because that happened to mine and caused those running symptoms (although no burning smell). Any warning lights?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by bobarctor

First time on here in a while. So driving back from my Mandated Daily Exercise today our 2014 XC60 D4 lost virtually all power and went into limp mode. Stuttering, stalling couldn't get it above 5mph

Made it the 1/2 mile or so home (mostly coasting) and almost, but not quite, up our drive. Only then did I notice strong rubbery burning smell....

Volvo Assistance have been and taken it away on a flatbed to a dealer 20 miles away as ours is shut due to COVID.

We shall see what they have to say but sounds very inlet manifold recallish to me?!

not on an old model 5 cylinder xc60... rubber sounds like belt trouble , how many miles has it done?

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Clan

not on an old model 5 cylinder xc60... rubber sounds like belt trouble , how many miles has it done?

According to bobarctor's signature, it's a VEA engine.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Zebster

According to bobarctor's signature, it's a VEA engine.

oh yes well he said it was a 2014 .. He is strongly advised to leave the car at a dealer , or get it picked up ,although shut, they have plans in place for such things ..

[bobarctor]

Thanks both.

Originally Posted by Zebster

Had you not already responded to the manifold recall?

My first thought was EGR valve sticking open, because that happened to mine and caused those running symptoms (although no burning smell). Any warning lights?

No, I had the letter and slack I know but hadn't got around to taking it in.

I was focused on getting it home (!) but no warning lights I recall other than reduced power tortoise symbol & "maintenance required" message.

Originally Posted by Zebster

According to bobarctor's signature, it's a VEA engine.

Indeed, it's a VEA

Originally Posted by Clan

oh yes well he said it was a 2014 .. He is strongly advised to leave the car at a dealer , or get it picked up ,although shut, they have plans in place for such things ..

As I said, Volvo Assistance have already taken it away to an open dealer further away from us.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by bobarctor

Thanks both.



No, I had the letter and slack I know but hadn't got around to taking it in.

I was focused on getting it home (!) but no warning lights I recall other than reduced power tortoise symbol & "maintenance required" message.



Indeed, it's a VEA



As I said, Volvo Assistance have already taken it away to an open dealer further away from us.

In which case you've followed the recall instructions! Good luck and hopefully the repair will be free?

[Buckshot61]

I haven´t read the whole thread, but i decided to not do this update. I´ve read too many horrorstories about problems after the update. I have a 2017 S60 D4 with 20000 km. It seems that your damned if you do and damned if you don´t. As a previous 2012 Honda Civic owner i didn´t have those problems.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Buckshot61

I haven´t read the whole thread, but i decided to not do this update. I´ve read too many horrorstories about problems after the update. I have a 2017 S60 D4 with 20000 km. It seems that your damned if you do and damned if you don´t. As a previous 2012 Honda Civic owner i didn´t have those problems.

What horror stories exactly? Aren't you worried about the manifold catching fire or any of the lesser issues (they found my swirl flaps were becoming seized and so I got a complete new manifold)? How about the resale value of a car that's not had recall work done?

As a former Honda (Accord) owner myself I'd say you were lucky then... Honda diesels have trouble with clutches, EGR cooler pipe cracking and DPF issues. And then a timing chain broke and destroyed my engine.

[bobarctor]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Had you not already responded to the manifold recall?

My first thought was EGR valve sticking open, because that happened to mine and caused those running symptoms (although no burning smell). Any warning lights?

So we have a prizewinner: exactly correct diagnosis! From worksheet:"found EGR valve stuck open causing poor running and smell"

Dealer wants £830 for a new EGR vale and gaskets. I'm going to take it up with Volvo UK before authorising as not very happy - I realise the car is 6 years old but they clearly have fundamental design issues here, it's already had an (admittedly free) replacement EGR cooler in late 2018

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by bobarctor

So we have a prizewinner: exactly correct diagnosis! From worksheet:"found EGR valve stuck open causing poor running and smell"

Dealer wants £830 for a new EGR vale and gaskets. I'm going to take it up with Volvo UK before authorising as not very happy - I realise the car is 6 years old but they clearly have fundamental design issues here, it's already had an (admittedly free) replacement EGR cooler in late 2018

Disappointingly I only got a 50% goodwill contribution from Volvo UK when my EGR valve needed replacement. It really should be free as it's part of the excess soot problem that affects the whole intake system on these VEA engines... I got a 100% contribution on the EGR cooler and intake manifold/swirl valve assembly, so why not the valve?