01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Volvo XC40 recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V554000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- August 22, 2018
- Potential units
- 71campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
Why it matters: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
Owner notification: October 12, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
NHTSA 20V144000
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Report received
- March 12, 2020
- Potential units
- 121,605campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Why it matters: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Owner notification: April 9, 2020 · 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
NHTSA 18V535000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- August 15, 2018
- Potential units
- 27campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Why it matters: If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
Owner notification: October 12, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH