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England Recalls 2005 XC 90 Engine Failures!

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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Exclamation England Recalls 2005 XC 90 Engine Failures!

I think this is England's NHTSA. Anyone know if this is the same reason for engine failure in US?

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Reference : R/2012/056
Manufacturer Ref : R29308
Make: VOLVO CAR
Model : S60,V60,XC60,V70,XC70, S80 & XC90
Launch Date : 24/04/2012
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Concern : ENGINE MAY FAIL
Description : There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.
Remedial Action : Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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Which engine? I haven't seen any XC90 engines just suddenly fail.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Oh boy...this could get interesting.

I still haven't seen a number on failed V8s under engine #6833.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Which engine? I haven't seen any XC90 engines just suddenly fail.
2005 V8 engines up to engine #6833.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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That is the balance shaft bearing failure, not the whole engine. It has nothing to do with the connecting rods, so that recall is completely different.
 
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