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Volvo - Starter motor heatshield may break off and cause an electrical short circuit
Official notice
27 Nov 2017
Last checked
27 Nov 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Volvo - Starter motor heatshield may break off and cause an electrical short circuit. Starter motor heatshield may break off and cause an electrical short circuit Published 2017-11-27.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the starter motor heat shield. Additionally the exhaust pipe will be inspected for signs of cracks on flange facing turbo outlet and the gasket will be replaced.
Units affected
1,229
Recall number
R-2018-004
Official notice
2017-11-27
The hazard
The hazard
Starter motor heatshield may break off and cause an electrical short circuit
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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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Volvo. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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