Volvo C70 Recall R/2007/093: Left Door Handle May Not Perform In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 May 2007
- Launched
- 1,111
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/093
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C70 vehicles. The left hand door handle cable might have been incorrectly assembled. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to adjust the door handle cables. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left hand door handle cable might have been incorrectly assembled. This may allow the door to become unlatched in certain side collision scenarios.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LEFT DOOR HANDLE MAY NOT PERFORM IN A COLLISION Defect: The left hand door handle cable might have been incorrectly assembled. This may allow the door to become unlatched in certain side collision scenarios Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the door handle cables.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: left door handle may not perform in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to adjust the door handle cables.
Are You Affected?
C70 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,111 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/2007/093. 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/2007/076 on 19 Apr 2007, for load net support brackets may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/162 on 29 Oct 2007, for airbags may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/093, launched 21 May 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.