Vehicle recall R/2010/071

Volvo XC60 and others recall: Gearbox may jam

DVSA recall R/2010/071 names the Volvo XC60, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 and 3 more Volvo models. It was launched 11 June 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/071
Launched: 11 June 2010
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R49111
Vehicles: 6,961 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. If this was to occur it might not be possible to change gear or select neutral.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 6,961.
Model	Built
Volvo C30	not recorded
Volvo C70	not recorded
Volvo S40	not recorded
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V50	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo XC60	not recorded
Volvo XC70	not recorded
Volvo XC90	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2010/066 Loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire 9 June 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo S80
R/2010/058 Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. 26 May 2010, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2010/051 Engine speed may not decrease 12 May 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S80, Volvo C70 and others
R/2010/093 Fuel may leak 13 July 2010, Volvo XC90
R/2010/099 Engine may seize 16 July 2010, Volvo XC70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2010/044 Fire may occur 22 April 2010, Volvo XC90

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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