Volvo Recall Description: Clutch pedal mechanism may fail

Volvo models affected by this Recall: Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70

Recall chassis numbers (VIN) by Volvo Model: 379534 to 580760; 395420 to 700628; 062354 to 312065; 049641 to 143558

Build Date of Volvo cars Affected:

Recall total number of Volvo Cars: 35587

Recall defect descripton: The rod connecting the clutch master cylinder and the clutch pedal may break. It may not be possible to disengage the clutch. In worst cases this may happen suddenly with no warning to the driver. If this happens bring the car to a safe stop using the engine and switch off the ignition.

Volvo Recall action: Replace clutch master cylinder with a new metal push rod in-place of the plastic one.

Volvo Recall launch date: 08/09/2011

Recall Reference: R/2011/127