Volvo S60, S80, V70 Recall R/2004/012: Possible Suspension Collapse, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Jan 2004
- Launched
- 9,735
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/012
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V70 vehicles. The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. The dealer will fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE Defect: The nut securing the front suspension strut lower ball joint to the control arm may loose its axial tension due to an out tolerance condition. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible suspension collapse.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified ball joint to control arm securing nut.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V70 may be included. Volvo estimates 9,735 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 DVSA reference R/2004/012. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| S60The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured | Urgent | R/2023/340 | |
| S60, V60, XC40During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event | Urgent | R/2023/263 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | Urgent | R/2023/025 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2004/007 on 7 Jan 2004, for possible fuel leak from injector pipes. The one launched after it was R/2004/216 on 23 Dec 2004, for electric cooling fan may overheat. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/012, launched 26 January 2004. 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.