Vehicle profile

2011 Volvo S40

Sedan · Compact Cars

2 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2011 Volvo S40

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
227 hp
Cylinders
5-cyl
Displacement
2.5L
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Drive
FWD
Body class
Compact Cars

Federal recall campaigns

2 federal recall campaigns.

2011 Volvo S40
  • 10V591000

    SEATS

    VOLVO 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: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS 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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

    22/11/2010

  • 11V186000

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 S40 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CRACK ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE DEVELOPED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS IN COMPONENT PRODUCTION.

    Consequence: THE CRACK COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE FRONT STRUCTURE AND MAY REDUCE THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF NO CRACK IS FOUND, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A VEHICLE HAS A CRACK IN THE SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER, THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. A NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OF EQUAL SPECIFICATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY VOLVO. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. EST. OR E-MAIL AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

    18/03/2011

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{
  "id": "lexqvbpdvupq3ex",
  "year": 2011,
  "make": "Volvo",
  "model": "S40",
  "trim": null,
  "submodel": "Sedan",
  "horsepower": 227,
  "cylinders": 5,
  "displacement_l": 2.5,
  "transmission": "Automatic 5-spd",
  "drive_type": "FWD",
  "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
  "body_class": "Compact Cars",
  "image_url": "https://vehicle.s3.us-east-005.backblazeb2.com/vehicles/2011/Volvo/S40/2011_Volvo_S40_451a2efe_00001_.png",
  "image_type": "illustration",
  "recall_count": 2
}
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