Volvo 700 Series Recall R/1992/003: Possible Chafing Of Ignition Lock Cable Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 1992
- Launched
- 20,452
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/003
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 700 Series vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1990. The ignition lock cable harness may become damaged by chafing against the steering column. The dealer will reposition the ignition lock cable harness and secure it clear of the steering column with a strip clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ignition lock cable harness may become damaged by chafing against the steering column. This could eventually cause a short circuit and possible fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CHAFING OF IGNITION LOCK CABLE HARNESS Defect: The ignition lock cable harness may become damaged by chafing against the steering column. This could eventually cause a short circuit and possible fire risk. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles. Reposition the ignition lock cable harness and secure it clear of the steering column with a strip clip.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible chafing of ignition lock cable harness.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition the ignition lock cable harness and secure it clear of the steering column with a strip clip.
Are You Affected?
700 Series built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1990 may be included. Volvo estimates 20,452 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/003. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| 700 SeriesPossibility of short circuiting with fire risk | Urgent | R/1995/071 | |
| XC40CMA cell modules | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| EX30, EX30CCHV Battery | Urgent | R/2025/559 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1992/041 on 19 Aug 1992, for chafing of injector cable harness. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/003, launched 5 February 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.