Volvo Recalls 2011 S40 Vehicles Due to Engine Compartment Support Member Crack
Volvo is recalling 2011 S40 vehicles because a crack in the passenger-side support member may reduce crash performance. Owners should contact a dealer for inspection.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked support member) that may reduce crash performance, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2011 S40 passenger vehicles. The recall addresses a potential crack on the top side of the passenger-side support member in the engine compartment. This defect may have developed during the forming process in component production.
The crack could affect the front structure and may reduce the crash performance of the vehicle. If a crack is found during inspection, the vehicle will be taken out of service and a new replacement vehicle of equal specification will be provided by Volvo.
The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 15, 2011. Owners may contact the Volvo Customer Care Center at 1-800-458-1552, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO S40
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 7
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 (1)
- S40
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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