01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Volvo V50 recall campaigns
NHTSA 10V591000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- November 22, 2010
- Potential units
- 7,420campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. the front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
Why it matters: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].
Owner notification: December 23, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V566000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 18, 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Owner notification: November 18, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V255000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 536campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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] .
Owner notification: June 14, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH