VOLVO C30 2010: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | C30 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-06-14 | 2010-06-08 | 2010-06-10 |
Production Dates: 2009-10-15 - 2010-05-11
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R227
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 536
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 CUSTOMERCARE"VOLVOFORLIFE.COM .
VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R227.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 .
