NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Volvo C30
The 2011 Volvo C30 has 1 NHTSA recall and 14 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2011 Volvo C30, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA #10V255000Reported June 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Defect description
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 consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Free manufacturer 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 [email protected] .
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> .