Volvo V40 recalls

There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

Fix: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air

76,945 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2014 to 26 Nov 2016

There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

Fix: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.

15,167 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2013 to 30 Nov 2016

The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

Fix: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.

• V40: vehicle count not given · built 10 Apr 2015 to 10 Aug 2016
• V40: vehicle count not given · built 5 May 2014 to 4 Oct 2016
• V40: vehicle count not given · built 20 Apr 2015 to 15 Nov 2016
• V40: vehicle count not given · built 10 Apr 2015 to 18 Apr 2018
• V40: vehicle count not given · built 13 Jun 2013 to 6 Oct 2016

Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.

Fix: Replacement of affected fuel hoses.

30,777 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2015 to 30 May 2016

It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

1,415 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2016 to 5 Oct 2016

It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver�s Information Module indicating a low coolant level.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.

• V40: 3,192 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2013 to 20 Apr 2015
• V40: 3,192 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2012 to 21 Apr 2015

Due to a potential manufacturing defect the gas generator in the driver�s airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.

123 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2016 to 15 May 2016

A software issue within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning. This will result in the illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel.

Fix: Recall all effected vehicles to install new upgraded software into the CEM.

1,492 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2013 to 10 Mar 2014

The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp

8,212 vehicles

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

Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting.

Fix: Replace the air bag mounting plate.

1,696 vehicles

The brake vacuum pump may fail and cause a reduction in brake servo assistance. This will make the brake pedal heavy to operate.

Fix: Fit a modified brake vacuum pump.

1,551 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000

A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure.

Fix: Fit a modified alternator drive pulley

2,372 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000

A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.

11,379 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001

Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.

Fix: Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.

1,178 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2000