Vehicle recall 10V591000 · November 22, 2010

Volvo S40, V50 and 2 more models

The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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 safety recall began on December 23, 2010. 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V591000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 2010
Filed by: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacturer campaign: R235
Owner notification: December 23, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,420
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 10V591000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo S40 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Volvo S60 (2009, 2011): 2011, 2009
Volvo V50 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Volvo XC60 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010

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