Passenger car
Passenger car was recalled on 25 June 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0969/10. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries as the ball joint on the gear shift lever may come loose, in which case the driver will not be able to change gear.
| Alert Number | 0969/10 |
| Brand | VOLVO S40, V50, C70, C30, S80, V70, XC70, XC90, XC60 |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | The recall concerns model years 2010-2011, equipped with 6-speed manual gearbox, M66. The VINs of the affected vehicles are: C70: from 0098008 to 0099383XC60: from 0077895 to 0136284C30: from 0182625 to 0213511S40: from 0497461 to 0514357V50: from 0543653 to 0579597S80: from 0120618 to 0130015V70: from 0136282 to 0158770XC70: from 0079381 to 0089583XC90: from 0544419 to 0560779 |
| Published | 25 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries as the ball joint on the gear shift lever may come loose, in which case the driver will not be able to change gear. As this could happen without any prior warning to the driver it could potentially lead to a road accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.