Recall 10V591000: Front Seat Stop Inspection

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/S40 2009-2011

Volvo/S60 2009 2011

Volvo/V50 2009-2011

Volvo/XC60 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 22, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V591000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seats

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7,420

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

NOTES:
Volvo safety recall No. R235. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.