NHTSA recall 08V197000
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Volvo V50
Reported Apr 28, 20087 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number R196Built Feb 11, 2008 – Mar 11, 2008
The defect
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 remedy
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 1-800-458-1552.