06-22-2006, 07:23 AM
Volvo Cars Recalls 158,000 Cars Worldwide Over Technical Fault
AFX News Limited - June 19, 2006
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co, said it has recalled 158,000 cars worldwide on concerns over a potential defect in their handbraking systems. "Around 158,000 cars are involved, of which around 21,800 are in Sweden," a the company said.The recall affects Volvo S40 and V50 models from 2004, 2005 and in some cases 2006.
In addition to Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia, the recall primarily affects the company's main markets of North America, Great Britain and Germany.
Recall letters were sent to all owners of vehicles potentially affected, which can be repaired in around an hour, it said.
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AFX News Limited - June 19, 2006
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co, said it has recalled 158,000 cars worldwide on concerns over a potential defect in their handbraking systems. "Around 158,000 cars are involved, of which around 21,800 are in Sweden," a the company said.The recall affects Volvo S40 and V50 models from 2004, 2005 and in some cases 2006.
In addition to Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia, the recall primarily affects the company's main markets of North America, Great Britain and Germany.
Recall letters were sent to all owners of vehicles potentially affected, which can be repaired in around an hour, it said.
Copyright 2006 AFX News Limited. All Rights Reserved.