Volvo Recall Description: Loss of drive

Volvo models affected by this Recall: Volvo C30, S40, V50

Recall chassis numbers (VIN) by Volvo Model: 550114 to 565675; 635615 to 651965; 246534 to 266198

Build Date of Volvo cars Affected: 27/04/2011 to 29/05/2012

Recall total number of Volvo Cars: 826

Recall defect descripton: It is possible that the right hand driveshaft may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This can ultimately, result in the failure of the drive shaft. This will be identified to the driver by noise and the loss of drive.

Volvo Recall action: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the right hand driveshaft.

Volvo Recall launch date: 08/04/2013

Recall Reference: R/2013/046