Volvo Car S40: Loss Of Drive
Volvo is recalling 2,478 S40, C30, and V50 vehicles because the right driveshaft may not meet proper specifications and could fail, causing noise and loss of power to the wheels. The vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. Volvo will replace the affected driveshaft on all recalled vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR S40, VOLVO CAR C30, VOLVO CAR V50. Units affected: 2,478
- Reason
- It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-04-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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