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Recall 08V-197

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2008 Volvo V50: Structure (body, roof and pillars).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-197
Reported
April 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
7 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.

The risk

When carrying roof cargo, the rails may come loose during heavy braking and/or sudden stops increasing the possibility of a crash.

The fix

Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail bolts replaced free of charge. Owners may contact volvo at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volvo recall no. R196.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles