NHTSA Recall 10V591000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V591000; Date: Nov. 22, 2010
Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volvo S40; 2010 Volvo S40; 2011 Volvo S40; 2009 Volvo S60; 2011 Volvo S60; 2009 Volvo V50; 2010 Volvo V50; 2011 Volvo V50; 2010 Volvo XC60; 2011 Volvo XC60
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 7,420
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 customercare@volvoforlife. Com.
Recall Notes:
Volvo safety recall no. R235. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 2010
Also see: