Volvo V50 Recall R/2007/076: Load Net Support Brackets May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/076
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled V50 vehicles. ; certain welds for the front and rear load net fixings may not be to the required specification. The dealer will inspect the subject welds and re-welded should this prove to be necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; certain welds for the front and rear load net fixings may not be to the required specification. In this condition there is a risk that under certain driving conditions such as sudden braking the brackets may fail causing the luggage to become insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOAD NET SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that; certain welds for the front and rear load net fixings may not be to the required specification. In this condition there is a risk that under certain driving conditions such as sudden braking the brackets may fail causing the luggage to become insecure. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject welds inspected and re-welded should this prove to be necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the luggage to become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the subject welds and re-welded should this prove to be necessary.
Are You Affected?
V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 20 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/2007/076. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| 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, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/058 on 13 Mar 2007, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2007/093 on 21 May 2007, for left door handle may not perform in a collision. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/076, launched 19 April 2007. 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.