Volvo 800 Series recalls

Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.

Fix: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

1,042 vehicles

A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

Fix: All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

1,042 vehicles

The throttle plate screws may not have been sufficiently torqued. This could result in sticking of the throttle.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a replacement throttle housing.

795 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 30 Jun 1997

There is a possibility that the thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards.

Fix: Recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required.

41 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1995

The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle.

Fix: A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.

3,799 vehicles · built 30 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1994

Under extreme climatic conditions eg low ambient temperature combined with high air humidity ice crystals may form in the crankcase ventilation system which includes the throttle housing. Should this condition occur ice build up may prevent the throttle from fully closing.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified throttle housing and a new vent hose.

961 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1994

On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. In extreme cases this could result in trailer detachment.

Fix: Recall all 850 models which have been fitted with towbars and check if the towbar is within the affected range. Where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.

79 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1991 to 30 Sep 1992