Volvo recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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] .
Vehicles covered
- Volvo C30 2010–2011
- Volvo S40N 2010
- Volvo V50 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V255000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Cars Of N.A. LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 8, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 14, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 536
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 15, 2009 to May 11, 2010
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
- Maker's own recall number
- R227
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Equipment Nov 8, 2010
- Volvo recall: Seats Nov 22, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.