NHTSA recall 10V-255 (10V255000)

steering recall reported June 8, 2010 - about 536 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V255000
Also written as: 10V-255
Manufacturer number: R227
Reported: June 8, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~536
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 .

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-255 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo C30 - 2011

Volvo V50 - 2010

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.