Volvo S40, V40 Recall R/2002/054: Auxiliary Drive Belt Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2002
- Launched
- 2,372
- vehicles in the UK
- R21124
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, V40 vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000. A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. The dealer will fit a modified alternator drive pulley. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CONCERN Defect: A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure. Remedy: Fit a modified alternator drive pulley
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified alternator drive pulley.
Are You Affected?
S40, V40 built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,372 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 R21124 or the DVSA reference R/2002/054. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 | |
| S60, S60CC, S90, V40 and 6 moreOne or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision | Urgent | R/2017/002 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2002/053 on 14 May 2002, for brake vacuum pump concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/089 on 2 Jul 2002, for air bag mounting may loosen. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/054, launched 14 May 2002. 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.