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Volvo - During driving or idle the o-ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.

Official notice

4 Sept 2023

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Volvo - During driving or idle the o-ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.. During driving or idle the o-ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event. Published 2023-09-04.

What to do now

Replace o-ring

Units affected

13,701

Recall number

R-2023-263

Official notice

2023-09-04

The hazard

During driving or idle the o-ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

XC40

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Affected products

Product 1

VOLVO CAR XC40

Units affected

13,701

Hazard

During driving or idle the o-ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Volvo car

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Volvo. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

DVSA recall R-2023-263

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-263

Campaign number

R10248

Units affected

13,701

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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