Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V255000 Reported June 8, 2010

Gearshift lever stud assembly

Q: What is recall 10V255000?

NHTSA recall 10V255000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on June 8, 2010. It addresses: Gearshift lever stud assembly. The recall affects approximately 536 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Steering · 536 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10V255000

Manufacturer Campaign

R227

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

536

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 8, 2010

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. the gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. if the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.

Safety Consequence

This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. the safety recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V255000 or campaign R227.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 10V255000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V255000?

NHTSA recall 10V255000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on June 8, 2010. It addresses: Gearshift lever stud assembly. The recall affects approximately 536 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V255000 or the manufacturer campaign number R227. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.