NHTSA Campaign 10V591000

SEATS

Issued by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · Reported Nov 22, 2010 · 7,420 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO S40 2009 7,420
VOLVO S40 2010 7,420
VOLVO S40 2011 7,420
VOLVO S60 2009 7,420
VOLVO S60 2011 7,420
VOLVO V50 2009 7,420
VOLVO V50 2010 7,420
VOLVO V50 2011 7,420
VOLVO XC60 2010 7,420
VOLVO XC60 2011 7,420

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V591000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.