Volvo S80, XC90 Recall R/2008/074: Vehicle May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 May 2008
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- R28041
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, XC90 vehicles. ; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. This can result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY STALL Defect: It has been identified that; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. This can result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced.
Are You Affected?
S80, XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 13 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 R28041 or the DVSA reference R/2008/074. 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 R/2008/075 on 7 May 2008, for side airbag may not work as intended. The one launched after it was R/2008/089 on 20 Jun 2008, for vehicle may lose power. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/074, launched 8 May 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.