Volvo V50 2010

Model V50 made in 2010 by Volvo got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats and steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 turbo, 2.4.

Model 2010

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.5 Turbo 5Semiautomatic, 5 gearsF21/30/2425.5/40.6/30.6256G1188Small Station Wagons09/06/2009
2.5 Turbo 5Manual, 6 gearsF21/29/2425.5/40.4/30.5743G1188Small Station Wagons09/06/2009
2.5 Turbo 5Manual, 6 gearsA20/26/2224.1/37.5/28.7178G1297Small Station Wagons09/06/2009
2.5 Turbo 5Semiautomatic, 5 gearsA19/27/2223.4/37.6/28.191G1297Small Station Wagons13/06/2009
2.4 5Semiautomatic, 5 gearsF20/31/2424.8/39.348/29.7497G1188Small Station Wagons16/06/2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
10V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)416MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/08/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r231.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 .
SEATS
10V591000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 02/09/2009 to 10/04/2010V (Vehicle)742012/23/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/22/201012/02/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryPositioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.
NotesVolvo 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 .
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
10V255000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 10/16/2009 to 05/11/2010V (Vehicle)53606/14/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.06/08/201006/10/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. the gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. if the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r227.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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US2249501/06/201110037900Ready06/07/2011
US2249501/06/201110037900Volvo: the procedure if there is an oil leak coming from the angle gear fill plug. *rm06/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TJ-24643.1.504/10/201210044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe05/15/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Ready06/06/2011
TJ-21297-212/07/201010037819Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm06/06/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SMB 23-03701/17/201210043544Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb04/10/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RTJ-2132407/10/200910032425Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and03/24/2010
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TJ-2281506/03/201010033968Volvo: recall 227-m66, not possible to engage, disengage, or shift gears. it has been decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall on certain model vehicles equipped with m66 manual 6 speed transmissions due to the gearshift lever stud as10/01/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TJ-593105/14/201010033816Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib09/20/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
TJ-18381-712/21/201010037821Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm06/06/2011
TJ-18381-712/21/201010037821Ready06/06/2011
TIRES
US15309.4.104/23/201210044085Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012.05/09/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
04/20/201038
 On 2010 volvo,v-50 , we just bougrt my wife does not have any troble switching her right foot from accelerator to the brake pedal, and back again,but it seems no matter which shoes i'm wearing ,i wear size 12 d,my foot has a tendancy to catch between the pedals. i brought this to the attention of the volvo store of winter park,today april 21,both sales and service managers,they said that they cant change the distance between the pedals because of safety. they suggested driving with socks instead of shoes or using right foot for accelerator,and left foot for brake.i have been taught in many safe driving courses including the last 55 alive by aarp,to avoid this dangerous practice i was wondering what nhtsa 's position was on this. we traded in a 2000 volvo s 70 gltse that did not have this condition. thank yuo for your consideration. frederick bates
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/20/201038
 On 2010 volvo,v-50 , we just bougrt my wife does not have any troble switching her right foot from accelerator to the brake pedal, and back again,but it seems no matter which shoes i'm wearing ,i wear size 12 d,my foot has a tendancy to catch between the pedals. i brought this to the attention of the volvo store of winter park,today april 21,both sales and service managers,they said that they cant change the distance between the pedals because of safety. they suggested driving with socks instead of shoes or using right foot for accelerator,and left foot for brake.i have been taught in many safe driving courses including the last 55 alive by aarp,to avoid this dangerous practice i was wondering what nhtsa 's position was on this. we traded in a 2000 volvo s 70 gltse that did not have this condition. thank yuo for your consideration. frederick bates

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