Volvo C30, C70, S40 And 6 More Recall R/2010/071: Gearbox May Jam, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 6,961
- vehicles in the UK
- R49111
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, C70, S40 and 6 more vehicles. A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX MAY JAM Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox may jam.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured.
Are You Affected?
C30, C70, S40 and 6 more may be included. Volvo estimates 6,961 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R49111 or the DVSA reference R/2010/071. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2010/066 on 9 Jun 2010, for loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire. The one launched after it was R/2010/093 on 13 Jul 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/071, launched 11 June 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.