LAST AUTO NEWS – RECALL ALERT: VOLVO C30, S40 AND V50
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Volvo is abandoning 2010 to 2011 C30s, as able-bodied as 2011 S40 and V50 models able with chiral transmissions.
According to the New York Times, “Volvo is abandoning about 500 of its 2010 and 2011 cars because of a botheration with the gearshift lever.”
Motor Trend writes: “Cars able with the alternative six-speed chiral manual may acquaintance agitation with the gearshift due to a stud accumulation on the gearshift that wasn’t anchored to actual blueprint during assembly. Because of the abnormal torque, the gearshift cable and or the stud accumulation can arise loose, finer disconnecting the gearshift from the manual and authoritative it absurd for the disciplinarian to about-face into or out of gear. If the gearshift becomes broken while driving, it could access the adventitious of an accident.”
Left Lane Account adds: “Dealers will fix the afflicted cars by abbreviating the gearshift batten stud accumulation to the actual specifications. Owners will be notified of the anamnesis by the end of the month. No accidents or injuries acquire been affiliated to the recall.”
You can apprehend the abounding anamnesis filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you acquire questions, you can acquaintance NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
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