Volvo S80, V60, V70 And 2 More Recall R/2010/166: Wheel May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 186
- vehicles in the UK
- R79150
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V60, V70 and 2 more vehicles. The standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. The dealer will replace the standard wheel bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the standard wheel bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the standard wheel bolts.
Are You Affected?
S80, V60, V70 and 2 more may be included. Volvo estimates 186 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 R79150 or the DVSA reference R/2010/166. 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/2010/165 on 18 Oct 2010, for airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2010/201 on 5 Nov 2010, for engine speed may increase without warning. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/166, launched 18 October 2010. 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.