Volvo has announced that they will be recalling almost 8,000 vehicles for a problem with the front passenger seat rails. The recall involves vehicles with power front passenger seats. According to Volvo, the system may have been improperly manufactured allowing the seat to be moved past the standard maximum. An improperly set seat could lead to increased injury during an accident. The vehicles involved in this recall are:
- 2009-2011 S40
- 2009-2011 S60
- 2009-2011 V50
- 2010-2011 XC60
Volvo dealers will inspect and repair the affected vehicles at no cost to the vehicle owner. Owners can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552, email customercare@volvoforlife.com, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) vehicle safety hot line at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.