Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The bolts that hold the roof rails on your V50 are not tightening properly, which could lead to a loose connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're carrying heavy cargo on the roof and hit the brakes hard or make a sudden stop, the roof rails could come loose, making a crash more likely.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the roof rail bolts for free, so be sure to contact them as soon as possible to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RAILS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS HAS CAUSED LESS TREAD LENGTH ON THE BOLTS WHICH IN TURN HAS LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE IN THE JOINT DUE TO THE WASHER GETTING STUCK WHEN TIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN CARRYING ROOF CARGO, THE RAILS MAY COME LOOSE DURING HEAVY BRAKING AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE THE ROOF RAIL BOLTS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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