Vehicle recall R/2009/024

Volvo S40 and others recall: Possible engine bay fire

DVSA recall R/2009/024 names the Volvo S40, Volvo C30 and Volvo V50. It was launched 6 March 2009. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/024
Launched: 6 March 2009
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Vehicles: 4,023 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It has been identified that on subject vehicles the engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,023.
Model	Built
Volvo C30	not recorded
Volvo S40	not recorded
Volvo V50	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/2009/052 Brakes may not perform adequately 8 May 2009, Volvo S40, Volvo V70, Volvo V50 and others
R/2008/116 Accelerator pedal may not return to resting position 22 July 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50
R/2008/112 Power steering pipe may leak. 17 July 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo V50, Volvo C70 and others
R/2009/155 Gearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended 21 December 2009, Volvo S40, Volvo C70, Volvo C30 and others
R/2008/066 Rear wheels may loosen 25 April 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo V50, Volvo S40
R/2008/040 Reduced braking performance 5 March 2008, Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo V50 and others

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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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