Volvo S40, V40 Recall R/2002/089: Air Bag Mounting May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 1,696
- vehicles in the UK
- R62054
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, V40 vehicles. Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting. The dealer will replace the air bag mounting plate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG MOUNTING MAY LOOSEN Defect: Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting. Remedy: Replace the air bag mounting plate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag mounting may loosen.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the air bag mounting plate.
Are You Affected?
S40, V40 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,696 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 R62054 or the DVSA reference R/2002/089. 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/2002/054 on 14 May 2002, for auxiliary drive belt concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/097 on 11 Jul 2002, for detachable tow bar may work loose. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/089, launched 2 July 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.