Volvo Car S40: Support Member May Crack
Volvo Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 975 vehicles (S40, V50, and C30 models) because stress cracks may develop in a structural support member in the engine bay that could compromise the vehicle's structural integrity during an accident. Affected owners will have their vehicles inspected, and Volvo will determine what repairs are needed based on the inspection results.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR S40, VOLVO CAR V50, VOLVO CAR C30. Units affected: 975
- Reason
- It is possible that stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-03-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1398483f-db5c-4225-9980-dc0485c436a6