2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S60 | 2010 Volvo Xc60 | 2010 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo S60 — Seats
Published December 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V591000, published December 2, 2010 and initiated November 22, 2010. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S60 | 2010 Volvo Xc60 | 2010 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo S60 — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- S40
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 VOLVO S40 | 2010 VOLVO S40 | 2009 VOLVO S40 | 2009 VOLVO V50 | 2009 VOLVO S60 | 2010 VOLVO XC60 | 2010 VOLVO V50 | 2011 VOLVO V50 | 2011 VOLVO XC60 | 2011 VOLVO S60
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo S40 | 2009 Volvo V50 | 2009 Volvo S60 | 2010 Volvo Xc60 | 2010 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo V50 | 2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo S60 — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V591000 on December 2, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: S40.