Vehicle Safety/Recall Notification

[Haldex]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Perhaps the melting and subsequent fire are extreme, 'worst case' predictions, however there ARE forum mentions of manifolds having to be replaced due to soot build-up... this was noticed by the dealer during EGR valve/cooler replacement. In a couple of instances the soot build-up was even interfering with operation of the inlet valves, requiring cylinder head replacement (at significant cost to the vehicle owner!).

This is a very real problem that hopefully will be properly rectified by Volvo, hopefully before these cars become shunned and worthless on the secondhand market.

No argument there.. But there’s a problem with carbon buildup generally, with all EGR-equipped turbodiesels- and arguably some (for eg, the VW-group variable-vane turbine TDIs..) resulting in serious issues (impeller seizures, even total failures, resulting in metal shreddings ending up in the combustion chamber..), yet TDIs still sell like hot cookies and retain their value pretty well (btw, my current company car is an Audi TDI, and I’ve owned a number of Audis) My point is yes, there’s a potential problem- but no, your car won’t explode and disappear in flames. And I don’t expect this recall (if/when it becomes a full-on recall..) to significantly affect the resale value..

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Haldex

No argument there.. But there’s a problem with carbon buildup generally, with all EGR-equipped turbodiesels- and arguably some (for eg, the VW-group variable-vane turbine TDIs..) resulting in serious issues (impeller seizures, even total failures, resulting in metal shreddings ending up in the combustion chamber..), yet TDIs still sell like hot cookies and retain their value pretty well (btw, my current company car is an Audi TDI, and I’ve owned a number of Audis) My point is yes, there’s a potential problem- but no, your car won’t explode and disappear in flames. And I don’t expect this recall (if/when it becomes a full-on recall..) to significantly affect the resale value..

No, the actual recall itself shouldn't affect resale value but if the eventual 'fix' for this deforming manifold problem turns out to be ineffective or temporary (as with the EGR cooler debacle) then this surely will affect reputation and resale value.

[Haldex]

Agree. But this is a far more serious issue.. I’ve read somewhere the other day that this affects a million vehicles sold. I suspect the fix is going to be a comprehensive one. Or else Volvo sales will suffer.. seriously. Last I checked Volvo sales in EU were more than 60% diesels..

[Boatie]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Would catching fire really be the biggest worry?

For me, at least, the greater worry is the harm done to the secondhand value of my car if Volvo fail to provide an effective and PERMANENT fix for this problem (which is already being reported in the media)... unfortunately this is something that Volvo has so far failed to do in relation to the EGR valve and cooler blockages that are already getting these cars a bad reputation.

Weird, I'd rather be broke than burnt.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Boatie

Weird, I'd rather be broke than burnt.

Me too. I'll get out if it ever catches fire!

[familymangreg]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Me too. I'll get out if it ever catches fire!

BBC Radio 2 midday news just now, 'Volvo recalling almost 70k cars in the uk because of a fire risk related to an engine problem, the issue effects certain models built between 2014 and 2019'

:wq

[weemark]

It's all over the press now - slightly fast and loose with the position given that a recall hasn't yet been issued - here's one such article with a somewhat misleading and sensationalist title https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/wires/...fire-risk.html

[Zebster]

I've renamed mine Christine...

[Clan]

Originally Posted by familymangreg

BBC Radio 2 midday news just now, 'Volvo recalling almost 70k cars in the uk because of a fire risk related to an engine problem, the issue effects certain models built between 2014 and 2019'

:wq

Very dramatic wasn't it, scaremongery as no cars have actually caught fire ...

[Kenp8257]

Originally Posted by weemark

It's all over the press now - slightly fast and loose with the position given that a recall hasn't yet been issued - here's one such article with a somewhat misleading and sensationalist title https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/wires/...fire-risk.html

This link suggest's it's the Turbo-Charged diesels only;

"The impacted models have the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and are only those produced over the last five years."

Anyone know is that's correct?

If so would that mean only D5's may be affected?

Is it linked to the powerpulse hose?