Vehicle recall R/2002/097

Volvo V70 and others recall: Detachable tow bar may work loose

DVSA recall R/2002/097 names the Volvo V70, Volvo 900 Series, Volvo V90, Volvo V40, Volvo S80, Volvo S90, 1 more Volvo models and 3 other models. It was launched 11 July 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/097
Launched: 11 July 2002
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R82055
Vehicles: 1,042 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

The fix

All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,042.
Model	Built
Volvo 900 Series	not recorded
Volvo S40	not recorded
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo S90	not recorded
Volvo V40	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo V90	not recorded
Volvo 700 Series	not recorded
Volvo 800 Series	not recorded
Volvo S70	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2002/089 Air bag mounting may loosen 2 July 2002, Volvo V40, Volvo S40
R/2002/054 Auxiliary drive belt concern 14 May 2002, Volvo V40, Volvo S40
R/2002/053 Brake vacuum pump concern 14 May 2002, Volvo V40, Volvo S40
R/2003/008 Detachable tow bar may work loose 10 January 2003, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo V90 and others
R/2001/074 Possible failure of demist/defrost system 14 June 2001, Volvo V40, Volvo S40
R/2003/159 Possible fuel leak 8 October 2003, Volvo S60, Volvo V70, Volvo S80

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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