Recall 10V255000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Report Date

20100608

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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 [email protected] .

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2010	VOLVO	C30
2010	VOLVO	S40N
2010	VOLVO	V50
2011	VOLVO	C30

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.