2010–2011 Volvo C30 & 2010 Volvo S40N + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 C30, model year 2010 S40 and V50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. The gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. If the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.
💥 The risk
This condition CAN increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or [email protected] .
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V255000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R227
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 536
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-1552
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 14, 2010
- Built
- Oct 15, 2009 – May 11, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo safety recall no. R227.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .