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NHTSA Recall 10V255000: Shaft sector (steering)

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 536 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo C30.

536
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2010
owners notified (June 14)
NHTSA campaign10V255000
Manufacturer campaignR227
ComponentSTEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT SECTOR
Report receivedJune 8, 2010
Owner notificationJune 14, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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 .

Notes

Volvo safety recall no. R227.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V255000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo C302010, 2011
Volvo S40N2010
Volvo V502010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.