Vehicle recall R/2003/159

Volvo S60 and others recall: Possible fuel leak

DVSA recall R/2003/159 names the Volvo S60, Volvo V70 and Volvo S80. It was launched 8 October 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/159
Launched: 8 October 2003
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R2307X
Vehicles: 1,090 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

There is a possibility of a restriction in a T - Piece in the fuel return line which could lead to a pressure build up which could blow the pipe off with resulting leakage of fuel.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace T - Piece with quality assured type.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,090.
Model	Built
Volvo S60	not recorded
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V70	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/2004/007 Possible fuel leak from injector pipes. 7 January 2004, Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2004/012 Possible suspension collapse 26 January 2004, Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo V70
R/2003/008 Detachable tow bar may work loose 10 January 2003, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo V90 and others
R/2004/216 Electric cooling fan may overheat 23 December 2004, Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60 and others
R/2002/097 Detachable tow bar may work loose 11 July 2002, Volvo V70, Volvo 900 Series, Volvo V90 and others
R/2005/168 Battery ground cable may short circuit 21 November 2005, Volvo XC90, 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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