Volvo S60, S80, V60 And 3 More Recall R/2013/140: Loss Of Power Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2013
- Launched
- 3,134
- vehicles in the UK
- R29424
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V60 and 3 more vehicles. The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V60 and 3 more may be included. Volvo estimates 3,134 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 R29424 or the DVSA reference R/2013/140. 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/2013/046 on 8 Apr 2013, for loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2013/156 on 23 Dec 2013, for exhaust sleeve may detach. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/140, launched 28 November 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.