Vehicle recall 11V186000 · March 18, 2011
2011 Volvo S40
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 customercare@volvoforlife.com.
- Notes
- Volvo safety recall no. R241.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
- 11V186000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R241
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
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