Vehicle recall R/2009/017

Volvo V70 and others recall: Short circuit - fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2009/017 names the Volvo V70, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC70. It was launched 13 February 2009. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/017
Launched: 13 February 2009
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Vehicles: 8,255 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 8,255.
Model	Built
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo XC70	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/2009/046 Wipers may not operate correctly 22 April 2009, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70
R/2009/052 Brakes may not perform adequately 8 May 2009, Volvo S40, Volvo V70, Volvo V50 and others
R/2009/063 Engine cooling fan may fail 17 June 2009, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2009/070 Loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning. 14 July 2009, Volvo S80, Volvo V70
R/2009/088 Engine may stall 2 September 2009, Volvo XC60, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 and others
R/2008/089 Vehicle may lose power 20 June 2008, 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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