Volvo Recalls 507,000 Diesel Vehicles Globally
Volvo Cars is recalling 507,000 vehicles worldwide over a bum engine component that it claims could lead to an engine fire. However, according to the automaker’s own internal investigation, the more likely scenario involves the vehicles’ plastic intake manifold melting — though it stated this prospect was still “very rare.”
Affected vehicles include all Volvo models equipped with the 2.0-liter diesel between 2014 and 2019 — that’s the S60, S80, S90, V40, V60, V70, V90, XC60 and XC90. The company said it is unaware of any reports of accidents or personal injuries stemming from the problem and was keen to remedy the issue as swiftly as possible.
“In the very worst case, there is a possibility that a localized engine bay fire may occur,” a company spokesperson told Bloomberg. When asked about the financial impact of the recall, the Geely subsidiary declined to comment. No surprises there. Volvo sold 642,253 units globally in 2018 (a record), so this recall represents a sizable portion of its back catalog.
Obviously, repairs will be conducted free of charge and customers are expected to be notified shortly via mail. They’ll be instructed to take the cars into their local dealership for the fix. While the details on that have yet to be shared, Volvo will presumably replace the intake manifold with one made out of more-robust materials.
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A staunch consumer advocate tracking industry trends and regulation. Before joining TTAC, Matt spent a decade working for marketing and research firms based in NYC. Clients included several of the world’s largest automakers, global tire brands, and aftermarket part suppliers. Dissatisfied with the corporate world and resentful of having to wear suits everyday, he pivoted to writing about cars. Since then, that man has become an ardent supporter of the right-to-repair movement, been interviewed on the auto industry by national radio broadcasts, driven more rental cars than anyone ever should, participated in amateur rallying events, and received the requisite minimum training as sanctioned by the SCCA. Handy with a wrench, Matt grew up surrounded by Detroit auto workers and managed to get a pizza delivery job before he was legally eligible. He later found himself driving box trucks through Manhattan, guaranteeing future sympathy for actual truckers. He continues to conduct research pertaining to the automotive sector as an independent contractor and has since moved back to his native Michigan, closer to where the cars are born. A contrarian, Matt claims to prefer understeer — stating that front and all-wheel drive vehicles cater best to his driving style.
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Let me make an educated guess: it's all Ford's fault because of Pinto and unfortunate ownership of Volvo.
I also shocked that Volvo sold more cars than Tesla. Let's see how Volvo is going to manage Li Ion batteries. Whole Volvo's raison d'être is driver's and passenger's safety.
There hasn't been a Volvo Diesel automobile here in the states since the 80's when they sold the 240 and 740 which used a Volkswagen engine.
I couldn't help looking at that male-symbol logo and wondering why some group hasn't pressured them to make it more inclusive.