01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Volvo XC90 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V827000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- December 7, 2023
- Potential units
- 2,911campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Why it matters: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
Owner notification: January 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA 21V273000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 21, 2021
- Potential units
- 162campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Why it matters: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
Owner notification: July 14, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA 18V800000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- November 13, 2018
- Potential units
- 17,548campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Why it matters: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Owner notification: December 26, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
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