Vehicle recall 04V029000 · January 16, 2004
Volvo S60, S80 and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial tension. Under certain driving conditions, the steering may become less responsive and the driver may experience steering wheel play.
- Consequence
- This driving condition could eventually lead to separation between the front control arm and the spindle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new type of nut. Owner notification began on February 16, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. R133.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R133
- Owner notification
- February 16, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,986
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
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