Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V206000 Reported May 6, 2008

Engine mount bolts

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 102 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V206000
Manufacturer Campaign
197
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
102
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 6, 2008

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. these vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.

Safety Consequence

The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. this could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. if any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. all owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V206000 or campaign 197.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V206000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V206000?

NHTSA recall 08V206000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on May 6, 2008. It addresses: Engine mount bolts. The recall affects approximately 102 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V206000 or the manufacturer campaign number 197. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.