Volvo S40, V40 Recall R/2001/074: Possible Failure Of Demist/defrost System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 14 Jun 2001
- Launched
- 11,379
- vehicles in the UK
- R31028
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, V40 vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2001. A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF DEMIST/DEFROST SYSTEM Defect: A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the demist/defrost system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.
Are You Affected?
S40, V40 built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Volvo estimates 11,379 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 campaign code R31028 or the DVSA reference R/2001/074. 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?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2001/040 on 2 Apr 2001, for child safety lock concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/053 on 14 May 2002, for brake vacuum pump concern. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/074, launched 14 June 2001. 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.