Volvo 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series And 7 More Recall R/2003/008: Detachable Tow Bar May Work Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2003
- Launched
- 1,042
- vehicles in the UK
- R82056
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series and 7 more vehicles. Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. The dealer will replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE Defect: Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
Are You Affected?
700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series and 7 more may be included. Volvo estimates 1,042 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 R82056 or the DVSA reference R/2003/008. 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 RCOMP/2002/005 on 3 Dec 2002, for cracks may develop at the carrying handle pivot point. The one launched after it was R/2003/159 on 8 Oct 2003, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/008, launched 10 January 2003. 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.