Volvo S60, S60CC, S80 And 5 More Recall R/2020/192: Potential Breakage/fatigue Of A Flexible Steel Cable Supporting The Front Seatbelt Anchor…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 170,160
- vehicles in the UK
- R10029
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, S80 and 5 more vehicles built between 7 February 2006 and 27 August 2018. Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point. The dealer will replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL BREAKAGE/FATIGUE OF A FLEXIBLE STEEL CABLE SUPPORTING THE FRONT SEATBELT ANCHOR POINT Defect: Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point. Remedy: Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.
Are You Affected?
S60, S60CC, S80 and 5 more built between 7 February 2006 and 27 August 2018 may be included. Volvo estimates 170,160 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 R10029 or the DVSA reference R/2020/192. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| V60Seatbelt torsion bar | Urgent | R/2025/386 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2020/073 on 16 Mar 2020, for software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage. The one launched after it was R/2020/205 on 8 Jul 2020, for there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/192, launched 1 July 2020. 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.