Volvo 800 Series Recall RCOMP/92/002: Inadequate Welding Of Towbar, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Nov 1992
- Launched
- 79
- vehicles in the UK
- RCOMP/92/002
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 800 Series vehicles built between 1 June 1991 and 30 September 1992. On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. The dealer will replace where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. In extreme cases this could result in trailer detachment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADEQUATE WELDING OF TOWBAR Defect: On some towbars manufactured within a specified period the welding between the ball unit brackets and the crossmember may be defective. In extreme cases this could result in trailer detachment. Remedy: Recall all 850 models which have been fitted with towbars and check if the towbar is within the affected range. Where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inadequate welding of towbar.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where it is established that this is the case the towbar assembly with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
800 Series built between 1 June 1991 and 30 September 1992 may be included. Volvo estimates 79 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 DVSA reference RCOMP/92/002. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| 800 SeriesPossibility of throttle sticking | Low | R/1996/099 | |
| 800 SeriesThe seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation | Urgent | R/1995/053 | |
| 800 SeriesVehicle jack is faulty | Book soon | R/1995/039 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1992/041 on 19 Aug 1992, for chafing of injector cable harness. The one launched after it was R/1993/033 on 4 Jun 1993, for possible jamming of throttle. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/92/002, launched 26 November 1992. 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.