Volvo C70

• Recall R/2002/122 [UK]: Side impact protection system concern
  Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (sips) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact.
  check the electrical wiring connections of the "sips" installation and correct any which are found to be transposed.

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• Recall R/2007/005 [UK]: Weight information label has been supplied with incorrect information
  On subject vehicles it has been identified that the wrong information has been given on the product label in respect of the maximum permitted front axle weight.
  recalled vehicles will have the label (which is a legal requirement) replaced.

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• Recall R/2007/093 [UK]: Left door handle may not perform in a collision
  The left hand door handle cable might have been incorrectly assembled. This may allow the door to become unlatched in certain side collision scenarios
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the door handle cables.

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• Recall R/2008/040 [UK]: Reduced braking performance
  It has been identified that internal leakage of the brake master cylinder could occur. Should this be the case the driver may experience reduced braking performance whilst applying and maintaining force on the brake pedal.
  recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder inspected and possibly replaced. At the same time the brake fluid reservoir will be checked and the affected pipes cleansed.

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• Recall R/2008/112 [UK]: Power steering pipe may leak.
  It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.
  recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.

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• Recall R/2009/052 [UK]: Brakes may not perform adequately
  Brake assistance from the vacuum pressure pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions. The brakes will still function but more pressure on the pedal will be required than normal.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the non-return valve in the vacuum pump.

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• Recall R/2009/155 [UK]: Gearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended
  It has been identified that due to internal leakage the gearbox hydraulic control module may not be able to engage or shift gears as intended.
  recalled vehicles will have the gearbox replaced.

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• Recall R/2010/051 [UK]: Engine speed may not decrease
  The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.
  recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ecm software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

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• Recall R/2010/071 [UK]: Gearbox may jam
  A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. If this was to occur it might not be possible to change gear or select neutral.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured.

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• Recall R/2011/127 [UK]: Clutch pedal mechanism may fail
  The rod connecting the clutch master cylinder and the clutch pedal may break. It may not be possible to disengage the clutch. In worst cases this may happen suddenly with no warning to the driver. If this happens bring the car to a safe stop using the engine and switch off the ignition.
  replace clutch master cylinder with a new metal push rod in-place of the plastic one.

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• Recall R/2011/163 [UK]: Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire
  A number of volvo c30 s40 v50 and c70 may experience a problem with washer fluid leaking inside the washer pump unit through the wires into the central control electronic module. This can impact on a number of different features of the vehicle but in the worst case it may lead to a fire.
  the solution is to replace and then modify the wiring harness for the washer fluid pump. In addition to this the washer pump connector will be inspected for any signs of corrosion and the washer pump will be replaced if necessary

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