Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2009/024: Possible Engine Bay Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 4,023
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/024
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles. The engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles the engine cooling fan module could under certain operating conditions develop a short circuit caused by water intrusion. This in rare circumstances could result in an engine bay fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine bay fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a water shield and a cable harness with a relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 4,023 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/2009/024. 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/2009/017 on 13 Feb 2009, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2009/046 on 22 Apr 2009, for wipers may not operate correctly. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/024, launched 6 March 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.