Volvo C30, S40, S60 And 5 More Recall R/2010/224: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 845
- vehicles in the UK
- R29162
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, S40, S60 and 5 more vehicles. On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. The dealer will replace the high pressure pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high pressure pipes.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, S60 and 5 more may be included. Volvo estimates 845 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 R29162 or the DVSA reference R/2010/224. 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/2010/215 on 26 Nov 2010, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2010/233 on 22 Dec 2010, for passenger seat may not be fitted correctly. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/224, launched 3 December 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.