Make: volvo car model : c30, s40, v50 and c70 recall defect description: 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. see below links for uk recall: http://www.volvohowto.com/volvo-clutch-pedal-mechanism-may-fail-recall-c30-s40-v50-c70/ https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-131018.html https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-155426.html attached pictures are from 2012 volvo c30 r-design 5-speed manual transmission where issue occurred. unofficial repair guide: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/volvo-c30/129-trans-clutch_master_and_slave_cylinder_replacement/129-trans-clutch_master_and_slave_cylinder_replacement.htm