Volvo 800 Series Recall R/1995/039: Vehicle Jack Is Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Apr 1995
- Launched
- 3,799
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/039
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 800 Series vehicles built between 30 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: a) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE JACK IS FAULTY Defect: The jack thrust bearing washer may have a material fault which could allow the vehicle jack to fall when holding the weight of the vehicle. Remedy: A) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle jack is faulty.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a) Volvo have written to all involved customers advising them as a short term measure not to use the jack originally supplied with the vehicle. B) The original jacks are being replaced with quality assured units as soon as these become available.
Are You Affected?
800 Series built between 30 January 1994 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,799 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/1995/039. 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 | |
| 800 SeriesPossibility of throttle sticking | Low | R/1996/099 | |
| 800 SeriesThe seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation | Urgent | R/1995/053 | |
| 800 SeriesThrottle mechanism may not return to idle position | Low | R/1994/062 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1994/062 on 1 Dec 1994, for throttle mechanism may not return to idle position. The one launched after it was R/1995/053 on 26 Jun 1995, for the seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 1995.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/039, launched 27 April 1995. 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.