Volvo is recalling certain models of the 2008 XC90 and S80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.

The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair the vehicles.

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Volvo is recalling certain 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.

When carrying roof cargo, the rails may come loose during heavy braking and/or sudden stops increasing the possibility of a crash. Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail boplts replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Volvo Cars Of North America has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo XC70. They stated that certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard NO. 120, “Tire Selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.” The wheel information label located on the rear drivers side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.

The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it pertains are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating with rims of appropriate size and type designation.

Owners will be provided with the correct certification label and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on January 31, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

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Volvo Trucks North America announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo VT. They stated that on certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) ‘inhibit’ function being disabled. The ‘inhibit’ function is a means for the driver to stop a DPF regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation.

If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire. Dealers will change the control parameters. The recall began on February 15, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

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Swedish automaker Volvo will recall1,502 S40 sedans imported into China because of an electronic component rust problem, according to China’s top quality watchdog.

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said that an electronic module that controlled gas flow in the fuel pump could be corroded when exposed to damp. In worst case it could cause engine stalling.

The sedans to be recalled were produced between Sep. 16, 2004 and Aug. 22, 2005. Those produced afterwards did not have the problem, AQSIQ said.

The company would replace the electronic part for free and adjust its position to eliminate potential danger.

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The Romanian importer of Swedish Volvo cars, recalled in service 30 Volvo S40 and V50 models to replace some electronic modules as part of a global recall project. Company representatives said that the operation started a couple of days ago and a quarter of the requested cars were in service by now already.

The importer underlined that the operation is a preventive one and the modules will be changed even if they have a problem or not.

The recall operation is part of a global recall project announced by Volvo officials that includes some 82,000 cars produced in 2004 and 2006, models S40 and V50. Among mentioned markets that host a significant number of Volvo cars are: USA, Sweden, Germany, Japan, Canada, Russia, France.

The recall procedure is quite frequent among car producers and is considered a living proof that producers think about the safety of the drivers. Thus, the procedure will improve the models even if they are broken or not.

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