The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V591000·Announced 2010-11-22

Volvo Recalls S40, V50, S60, and XC60 for Front Seat Rail Defect

Volvo is recalling certain S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles because a defect in the front seat rail detection system may allow the seat to move beyond its intended maximum position, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The recall involves a defect in the front seat rail's detection system, which was manufactured incorrectly. This issue may permit the passenger to move the seat forward beyond the intended maximum position.

Positioning the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause an increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash. The safety recall began on December 23, 2010.

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. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S40, V50, S60, XC60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
7,420

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • S40
  • V50
  • S60
  • XC60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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