Volvo S80, V60, V70 And 1 More Recall R/2012/104: Reduced Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 3,394
- vehicles in the UK
- R59345
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V60, V70 and 1 more vehicles. Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. The dealer will inspect the brake booster vacuum line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning Remedy: Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the brake booster vacuum line.
Are You Affected?
S80, V60, V70 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 3,394 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.
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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 R59345 or the DVSA reference R/2012/104. 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/2012/056 on 24 Apr 2012, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/144 on 13 Nov 2012, for trim panel may cause injury during collision. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/104, launched 14 September 2012. 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.