Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2008/066: Rear Wheels May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 260
- vehicles in the UK
- R78027
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles. The rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. The dealer will inspect the rear wheel studs and changed to a modified type as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. This in rare cases may during particular forms of low speed manoeuvring result in the wheel becoming loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEELS MAY LOOSEN Defect: It has been identified that on the subject vehicles the rear wheel studs may be of an incorrect size. This in rare cases may during particular forms of low speed manoeuvring result in the wheel becoming loose. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear wheel studs inspected and changed to a modified type as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear wheels may loosen.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear wheel studs and changed to a modified type as necessary.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 260 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 R78027 or the DVSA reference R/2008/066. 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/2008/065 on 25 Apr 2008, for roof rail bolts may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2008/075 on 7 May 2008, for side airbag may not work as intended. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/066, launched 25 April 2008. 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.