V60 Phev Recall- rear leaf spring.

100K+ · Jul 20th, 2023, 15:54

Just got a recall notification for my '23MY estate... Something to do with a check to see if the rear leaf spring is susceptible to failure, if it is, it will be rebooked in for replacement....

Cheers
Bob

100K+ · Jul 22nd, 2023, 11:46

Several days have now passed since my original post, but no one else has had this recall notice???. Also I can't find any reference to this recall on the web. Volvo recall site says the vehicle (ID by ViN) has a un resolved recall but not what it is...
I find these events strange..

Booked into dealer next week, so thing's should become clearer
Cheers Bob.

ian77 · Jul 22nd, 2023, 12:25

I’ve not had anything for mine, but the VIN does show a recall for something on the Volvo website. Nothing on the DVLA one yet though.

Philip Fisher · Jul 22nd, 2023, 18:02

In my experience Volvo do issue their recall notices in stages to stop everyone ringing the dealer all at once. Maybe you are just one of the first ones?

100K+ · Jul 27th, 2023, 08:15

Took car to local dealer yesterday for recall. As stated they checked the non metallic transverse leaf spring. This according to dealer was a simple visual check of part number on said spring to the part number the build data says it should be. I was in and out in 20 minutes.
My vehicle required no further action.

Begs the question how many different leaf springs Volvo make for different models to get this wrong…

Cheers Bob

Thekilt · Jul 27th, 2023, 15:35

Leaf spring on a 2023 car? Seems very odd as i thought all modern volvos had indipendent suspension?

sk546 · Jul 27th, 2023, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Thekilt

Leaf spring on a 2023 car? Seems very odd as i thought all modern volvos had indipendent suspension?

The system Volvo uses provides fully independent rear suspension with a single, transversely mounted composite leaf spring providing the 'spring' element, see attached photo for clarity.

Times have moved on considerably since the days of a 'live' rear axle and a steel leaf spring mounted on either side, except maybe on the Toyota Hi-Lux...........

Thekilt · Jul 27th, 2023, 16:35

i thought it woudlnt be the same as the old trucks but was shocked it still has a leaf spring!

Mad Malc · Jul 27th, 2023, 16:45

Just think of it as a sophisticated Triumph Herald!!!

GrahamBrown1 · Jul 27th, 2023, 21:15

Volvo arnt new to leaf springs the old 900 series used them as well!

Jul 20th, 2023, 15:54	#1
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	V60 Phev Recall- rear leaf spring. Just got a recall notification for my '23MY estate... Something to do with a check to see if the rear leaf spring is susceptible to failure, if it is, it will be rebooked in for replacement.... Cheers Bob __________________ 2023MY V60 Plus PHEW 2015MY V70 D5 2004 V70 AWD R now sold 2002 V70 T5 SE now sold

Jul 22nd, 2023, 11:46	#2
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Several days have now passed since my original post, but no one else has had this recall notice???. Also I can't find any reference to this recall on the web. Volvo recall site says the vehicle (ID by ViN) has a un resolved recall but not what it is... I find these events strange.. Booked into dealer next week, so thing's should become clearer Cheers Bob. __________________ 2023MY V60 Plus PHEW 2015MY V70 D5 2004 V70 AWD R now sold 2002 V70 T5 SE now sold

Jul 22nd, 2023, 12:25	#3
ian77 Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield	I’ve not had anything for mine, but the VIN does show a recall for something on the Volvo website. Nothing on the DVLA one yet though. __________________ Current - MY23 V60 Recharge T6 Ultimate (AAOS) \| Fusion Red Previous - MY19 V60 Momentum D4 \| MY11 V60 Drive SE \| MY08 V70 D5 SE Geartronic \| MY06 S40 2.0D SE

Jul 22nd, 2023, 18:02	#4
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	In my experience Volvo do issue their recall notices in stages to stop everyone ringing the dealer all at once. Maybe you are just one of the first ones? __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jul 27th, 2023, 08:15	#5
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Took car to local dealer yesterday for recall. As stated they checked the non metallic transverse leaf spring. This according to dealer was a simple visual check of part number on said spring to the part number the build data says it should be. I was in and out in 20 minutes. My vehicle required no further action. Begs the question how many different leaf springs Volvo make for different models to get this wrong… Cheers Bob __________________ 2023MY V60 Plus PHEW 2015MY V70 D5 2004 V70 AWD R now sold 2002 V70 T5 SE now sold

Jul 27th, 2023, 15:35	#6
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 18:16 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Leaf spring on a 2023 car? Seems very odd as i thought all modern volvos had indipendent suspension? __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

Jul 27th, 2023, 16:35	#8
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 18:16 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	i thought it woudlnt be the same as the old trucks but was shocked it still has a leaf spring! __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

Jul 27th, 2023, 16:45	#9
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Just think of it as a sophisticated Triumph Herald!!!

Jul 27th, 2023, 21:15	#10
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 20:31 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Volvo arnt new to leaf springs the old 900 series used them as well! __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

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