R39574 – Starter Motor Fuse – 2016 Volvo

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SUMMARY:

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015.

In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

 

REMEDY:

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge.

The recall began on October 26, 2015.

Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting https://volvo.custhelp.com.

Volvo’s number for this recall is R39574.

 

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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