NHTSA Campaign 10V591000 — VOLVO S40 2011 SEATS
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V591000. Vehicle: VOLVO S40. Component: SEATS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V591000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | VOLVO S40 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | R235 |
Official summary
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.
Official consequence
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Official 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 CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
Official notes
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 85883 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V591000 |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | S40 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | R235 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer Name | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-01-30 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-10-20 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 7420 |
| Action Date | 2010-12-23 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-11-22 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-02 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official Consequence | POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Official 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 CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038458001015784000000318 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |