The gearshift lever stud assembly is a crucial part of your transmission that connects the gearshift to the gear selector. In some 2010-2011 Volvo C30, S40, and V50 models with manual transmissions, this part might not have been properly secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gearshift lever stud assembly comes loose, you could have trouble shifting gears, which could lead to a loss of control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will tighten the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — 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 .
The Garmin portable GPS unit in your vehicle is a portable navigation system that helps you find your way. The battery in this unit is the power source, but it could overheat and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could potentially cause an accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the battery in your Garmin portable GPS unit with a new one, and they'll also install a spacer next to the circuit board. This service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Your vehicle's front passenger seat has a system that keeps the seat from moving too far forward. However, this system was made incorrectly, so it might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat can move too far forward, you could get injured in a crash because you won't have enough protection from the dashboard or airbag.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will check the seat stops on both front seats to make sure they're working properly, and fix them if they're not - all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
