2010 Volvo S40 Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Volvo S40, affecting structure & body and other. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volvo dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Nov 22, 2010
- Owner complaints
- 9
All 2010 Volvo S40 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 10V591000Nov 22, 2010Structure & Body7,420 vehicles
Seats
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.
Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
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 [email protected].
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo S40 have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo S40, covering structure & body and other.
- Are 2010 Volvo S40 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2010 Volvo S40?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 10V591000, reported Nov 22, 2010, concerning the structure & body.