Volvo C70 Recall R/2002/122: Side Impact Protection System Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Aug 2000
- Launched
- 2,511
- vehicles in the UK
- R30019
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C70 vehicles. Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (SIPS) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact. The dealer will check the electrical wiring connections of the SIPS installation and correct any which are found to be transposed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (SIPS) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM CONCERN Defect: Transposed wiring in the side impact protection system (SIPS) may result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact. Remedy: Check the electrical wiring connections of the SIPS installation and correct any which are found to be transposed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in deployment of the air bag opposite to the side of an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will check the electrical wiring connections of the SIPS installation and correct any which are found to be transposed.
Are You Affected?
C70 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,511 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 R30019 or the DVSA reference R/2002/122. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 5 moreGearbox may jam | Low | R/2010/071 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 4 moreEngine speed may not decrease | Low | R/2010/051 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50 and 1 moreGearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended | Low | R/2009/155 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1999/100 on 18 Nov 1999, for brake caliper concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/038 on 2 Apr 2001, for child restraint anchor bracket concern. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/122, launched 29 August 2000. 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.