Manufacturer recall number

Volvo recall R89978

Q: Is R89978 the same recall as 26V072000?

Yes. R89978 is Volvo’s own number for it; 26V072000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Volvo calls it R89978. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V072000 and 1 other on Feb 6, 2026: latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Volvo S60, 147,695 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 26V072000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
26V072000	2017 Volvo S60	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Feb 6, 2026	2,758	moderate
19V849000	2016–2017 Volvo S60 and 1 other Volvo model	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Nov 26, 2019	144,937	moderate

Problem Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Risk A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R89978. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 19, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V849.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V072000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R89978 is the number Volvo assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V072000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R89978 the same recall as 26V072000?

Yes. R89978 is Volvo’s own number for it; 26V072000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Which vehicles does R89978 cover?

2017 Volvo S60, 147,695 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R89978 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.