VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES ( 30/01/1994 – 31/12/1994) DEFECT: The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle.
Remedy
A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.
| Recall Launch Date | 27/04/95 |
| Recall No. | R/1995/039 |
| Models Affected | 850 |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | 855 - 078000 to 120420 (Estate) |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 30/01/1994 |
| Build end | 31/12/1994 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 3799 |
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