Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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 .
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