Recall 10V591000

SEATS

Report Date
20101122
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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].

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 VOLVO S40
2009 VOLVO S60
2009 VOLVO V50
2010 VOLVO S40
2010 VOLVO V50
2010 VOLVO XC60
2011 VOLVO S40
2011 VOLVO S60
2011 VOLVO V50
2011 VOLVO XC60

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