2011 Volvo S40 recall: frame and members
Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on March 18, 2011. It covers about 7 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7
- reported
- Mar 18, 2011
- owners notified
- Apr 15, 2011
- related complaints
- 1
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011 s40 passenger vehicles. A crack on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment may have developed during the forming process in component production.
- Risk
- The crack could have an effect on the front structure and may reduce the crash performance of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for cracks on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment. If no crack is found, no further action is needed. If the inspection reveals that a vehicle has a crack in the side support member, the vehicle will immediately be taken out of service. A new replacement vehicle of equal specification will be provided by volvo. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 15, 2011. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1‑800‑458‑1552, monday through friday, 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Est. Or e-mail at [email protected].
Recall number 11V186000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 11V186000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Volvo S40 frame and members?
Yes. Recall 11V186000, reported on March 18, 2011, covers about 7 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V186000?
Dealers will inspect for cracks on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment. If no crack is found, no further action is needed. If the inspection reveals that a vehicle has a crack in the side support member, the vehicle will immediately be taken out of service. A new replacement vehicle of equal specification will be provided by volvo. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 15, 2011. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1‑800‑458‑1552, monday through friday, 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Est. Or e-mail at [email protected].
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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