Volvo recall: Structure
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011 s40 passenger vehicles. A crack on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment may have developed during the forming process in component production.
What could happen
The crack could have an effect on the front structure and may reduce the crash performance of the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for cracks on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment. If no crack is found, no further action is needed. If the inspection reveals that a vehicle has a crack in the side support member, the vehicle will immediately be taken out of service. A new replacement vehicle of equal specification will be provided by volvo. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 15, 2011. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, monday through friday, 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Est. Or e-mail at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Volvo S40 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V186000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Cars Of N.A. LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 18, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 8, 2010 to Jan 3, 2011
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- R241
Notes
Volvo safety recall no. R241.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: Seats Nov 22, 2010
- Volvo recall: Equipment Nov 8, 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.