Vehicle recall 08V197000 · April 28, 2008
2008 Volvo V50
Bolts have been found to be out of specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 V50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.
- Consequence
- When carrying roof cargo, the rails may come loose during heavy braking and/or sudden stops increasing the possibility of a crash.
- Remedy
- Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail bolts replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. R196.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2008
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R196
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
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