Recalls: Volvo V40 Cross Country
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volvo V40 Cross Country
Volvo V40 Cross Country: left rear position light may stop working
In April 2014, a recall was issued for Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles because the left rear positioning light may stop functioning; if this occurred, the ‘bulb failure light’ would illuminate and a message would be displayed in the Driver’s Information Module (DIM). The V40 Cross Country vehicles recalled had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits in the VIN) in the range 038952 to 045816 (PRA 2014/14038).
2017 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country: airbags may not inflate completely
In January 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles. In the event of a collision, the airbag igniter may not cause adequate inflation of the driver, passenger and/or seat airbags in these vehicles. If the airbags did not inflate completely, the risk of injury for the driver and other occupants would be increased (PRA 2017/15822).
2015-16 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country: potential fuel leak
In January 2019, recall campaign R29904 was issued for 2015-16 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles. Due to cracks in the inner layer of the fuel hose and the pressurised fuel system, the fuel hose could leak. The driver may notice the fuel leak as a result of a fuel odour. The fuel leak, however, posed a hazard to other road users and the fuel could ignite in the presence of an ignition source. To fix, the hose on the fuel line was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17249.
2015-19 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country: intake manifold could melt or deform
In July 2019, recall campaign R29939 was issued for 2015-19 model year Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles. In these vehicles, the engine valve may leak and cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If the engine intake manifold were to melt or deform, the vehicle may enter ‘limp home’ which restricted engine power and speed; it also posed a fire hazard. This reduction in engine power and fire hazard increased the risk of a collision and injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17676.
2015-19 Volvo V40 Cross Country with diesel engine: intake manifold could melt or deform
In November 2019, recall campaigns R29945 and R29946 were issued for Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles that had four-cylinder D4204T8, D4204T11 or D4204T23 diesel engines and were available for sale in Australia from 1 May 2015 to 29 October 2019. In these vehicles, an engine valve may leak – this could cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If this occurred, the engine may run abnormally (including interruption or lack of power), the engine malfunction indication light may illuminate or there may be a localised fire in the engine bay. If any of these occurred, it posed a collision or injury risk to vehicle occupants or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17938 and PRA 2019/17939.
2013-18 Volvo V40 Cross Country Diesel: engine intake manifold could melt or deform
In January 2020, recall campaigns R29947 and R29948 were issued for Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 May 2013 to 31 May 2018 and which had four-cylinder D4204T14 or D4204T5 diesel engines. In these vehicles, an engine valve may leak and cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If this occurred, there may be unusual engine operation, activation of the engine malfunction indication light, engine interruption or lack of power, or the possibility of a localised engine bay fire – these posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/18031 and PRA 2019/18032.
2013-18 Volvo V40 Cross Country Diesel (4 cyl): overheating and fire hazard
In August 2020, recall campaigns R10025 and R10026 were issued for Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles that had four-cylinder diesel engines and were available for sale from 1 August 2013 to 1 December 2018. If the cooling system had to be refilled, air could become trapped in the cooling system and this might result in insufficient cooling of the engine components – this could cause damage to engine components and a fire in the engine bay. A fire would pose a risk of injury and death to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18433 and PRA 2020/18450.
2014-18 Volvo V40 Cross Country Diesel (4 cyl): overheating and fire hazard
In December 2020, recall campaign R10030 was issued for Volvo V40 Cross Country vehicles that had four-cylinder diesel engines and were available for sale in Australia from 1 August 2014 to 1 December 2018. If the cooling system of these vehicles had to be refilled, air could become trapped in the cooling system and this may result in insufficient cooling of engine components. This condition could cause damage to engine components and a fire in the engine bay – these circumstances increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18706.
Problems and faults: Volvo V40 Cross Country
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volvo V40 Cross Country
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