VOLVO V50 2009: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V591000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V50 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-12-23 | 2010-11-22 | 2010-12-02 |
Production Dates: 2009-02-09 - 2010-10-04
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R235
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7420
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
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 .
