Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2013/046: Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2013
- Launched
- 826
- vehicles in the UK
- R49379
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles built between 26 April 2011 and 28 May 2012. The right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the right hand driveshaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the right hand driveshaft.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 built between 26 April 2011 and 28 May 2012 may be included. Volvo estimates 826 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 R49379 or the DVSA reference R/2013/046. 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, 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 | |
| C30, S40, V50Support member may crack | Low | R/2011/031 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2012/144 on 13 Nov 2012, for trim panel may cause injury during collision. The one launched after it was R/2013/140 on 28 Nov 2013, for loss of power steering assistance. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/046, launched 8 April 2013. 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.