Recall - Trailer Hitch Replacement

Cars

Section:
8

Group:
89

No.:
0013

Year:
04

Month:
04

Reference:

This bulletin replaces Service Bulletin 89-0011 from December 2002 which must be discarded.

Recall Campaign No. 111A - Trailer Hitch Replacement

Background

Volvo, in agreement with its supplier Brink Sverige AB, has determined that a defect exists in the Generation 3.0 Trailer Hitch manufactured in Sweden for use on Volvo cars.

Competence requirement
Volvo Level 1 Technician

Material

Description Quantity P/N

Mechanism 1 See table below

Towing unit

Detachable Tow Hitch Replacement

Identifying tow hitch type 1





The trailer hitch covered by this method is recognizable by the following features:

Alternative 1

- Green handle (A)

- Key-lock (B)

- Area around indicator pin is circular (C).

Alternative 2





Tow hitch is mounted temporarily as shown in illustration, step 2.

Removing temporarily mounted tow hitch 2

Remove bolt securing tow hitch. Remove washers, spring and locking cylinder.

Replacing tow hitch 3

Remove cover (if fitted) on connecting pin. Check tow hitch P/N.

The number is stated after PART NO. on the type designation plate, which is located on the left-hand side of the tow hitch.





Unpack the new tow hitch and connecting pin with the P/N in the table shown.

Note!
If the type designation plate is absent, the tow hitch can be identified by measuring the ball height as described in the following operation and cross-referencing with the values specified in the table.

Remove the existing decal in the luggage compartment describing the operation of the tow hitch.

The location of the decal will vary depending on the model and version.

Attach the decal included in the material kit.

Measuring the ball height 4





The ball height (A) is measured between the top of the ball and the top of the horizontal section of the tow hitch (see illustration).

Checking tow hitch 5

Mount tow hitch on connecting pin.

Ensure that tow hitch locks in position and that the key-lock is working.

Remove tow hitch.

Fit cover to connecting pin (if available).

Placing tow hitch in car 6

Complete registration card provided with tow hitch. Handled according to separate routine.

Place tow hitch in bag.

Place tow hitch and keys in car in location specified for model in question.

Replace existing manual with new manual from kit. Discard old manual and keys.

Mechanism, connecting pin and type designation plate must be scrapped according to separate instruction.