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Volvo - Engine speed may increase without warning.
Official notice
5 Nov 2010
Last checked
5 Nov 2010
An official DVSA notice concerns Volvo - Engine speed may increase without warning.. Engine speed may increase without warning. Published 2010-11-05.
What to do now
Recall all affected vehicles and carry out an engine control module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. The new ecm upgrade will improve adaption of different blends of fuel and include a dashboard text warning message if the oil level reaches too high a level.
Units affected
4,430
Recall number
R-2010-201
Official notice
2010-11-05
The hazard
The hazard
Engine speed may increase without warning.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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