Volvo S80, V70, XC70 Recall R/2009/017: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2009
- Launched
- 8,255
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/017
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC70 vehicles. Fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The dealer will replace the subject valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject valve.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC70 may be included. Volvo estimates 8,255 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/2009/017. 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/2009/014 on 2 Feb 2009, for towing eye may not be capable of being correctly fitted. The one launched after it was R/2009/024 on 6 Mar 2009, for possible engine bay fire. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/017, launched 13 February 2009. 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.