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Volvo - S80, v70, xc70, s60, s60cc, v60, v60cc, xc60, v40 and v40cc
Official notice
20 Dec 2019
Last checked
20 Dec 2019
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Volvo - S80, v70, xc70, s60, s60cc, v60, v60cc, xc60, v40 and v40cc. Excessive carbon deposits could build up in the intake system of the engine.Additionally, the intake valve could leak.Consequently, the temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine intake manifold to melt and deform. This could lead to the engine to stop increasing the risk of accidents or even the engine bay to catch fire. Published 2019-12-20.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/00028/19
Official notice
2019-12-20
The hazard
The hazard
Excessive carbon deposits could build up in the intake system of the engine.Additionally, the intake valve could leak.Consequently, the temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine intake manifold to melt and deform. This could lead to the engine to stop increasing the risk of accidents or even the engine bay to catch fire.
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Brand: Volvo.
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