Recall 10V591 affects 7,420 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles for front seat stop defects. Repair is free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 7,420 2009-2011 S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles with power front passenger seats because the seat rail detection system was manufactured incorrectly. The seat can move past its intended limit, increasing injury risk to the passenger in a crash; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat in affected 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles rides on metal rails under the seat cushion. On power-seat models, the rail and its detection system are supposed to control how far the seat moves forward, then stop it at Volvo's designed travel limit. That limit keeps the passenger seat in the position range the vehicle was built around.
On these vehicles, the front seat rail detection system was manufactured incorrectly. Because the system does not detect the forward limit correctly, the passenger is able to move the seat farther forward than the intended maximum. The defect is in the seat positioning hardware, not in the seat fabric or cushion.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would notice the issue when the power seat keeps moving forward past the normal stopping point instead of stopping at the designed limit.
Who's affected?
Affects S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles across the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, all tied to the seat assembly.
| 2011 Volvo S40 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2010 Volvo S40 | seat assembly |
| 2009 Volvo S40 | seat assembly |
| 2009 Volvo V50 | seat assembly |
| 2009 Volvo S60 | seat assembly |
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | seat assembly |
| 2010 Volvo V50 | seat assembly |
| 2011 Volvo V50 | seat assembly |
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | seat assembly |
| 2011 Volvo S60 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 7,420 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If a front power seat moves beyond its intended stop, the passenger faces a higher injury risk in a crash because the seat is not positioned as designed. Use extra care with front-seat position and schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, or XC60 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free front power seat end-stop inspection and repair that keeps the passenger seat from moving beyond its intended limit.
- Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V591 when you call.
- Avoid moving the front passenger seat past its normal forward limit until the inspection is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician inspects the front power seat stops on both front seats for the required end stop. If the end stop is missing or the seat stop needs correction, the technician repairs the seat track so the front passenger seat stays within its intended forward travel. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 22, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V591?
Recall 10V591 covers 7,420 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, and XC60 vehicles with power front passenger seats. The seat rail detection system was manufactured incorrectly, allowing the passenger seat to move forward beyond its intended limit and increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, or XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Volvo is included in recall 10V591. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the front power seat stop inspection. Reference recall 10V591 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Volvo dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats and repair the vehicle as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V591?
The safety risk is higher passenger injury risk in a crash. If the power front passenger seat moves forward beyond its intended maximum, the passenger's seating position changes from what the restraint system expects. Volvo's dealer remedy addresses the seat stops for free.
What if I bought my Volvo S40, V50, S60, or XC60 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volvo is included, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall 10V591 when scheduling the seat stop inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V591000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V591 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V591000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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