Volvo · C30, S40 and V50

Cracks may develop over time in the right-hand drive shaft. In the worst case, the drive shaft may break, leading to a sudden loss of drive. This may lead to an unsafe traffic situation.

Published: 26 April 2013
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Open the original alert before further use and follow the measures stated there.

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0501/13
Model: Model year 2011 – 2012.

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Sweden

Product description

Passenger car