Category: Recalls

RVXX2002 – Incorrectly Labeled Rear Axle Rating/Part 567 – 2018-2021 Volvo VNL & VNR

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July 1, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V384000

Incorrectly Labeled Rear Axle Rating/Part 567

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V384

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 89

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

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R10029 – Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant – 2007-2020 Volvo

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June 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V378000

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 307,910

 

Summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

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RVXX2001 – Loose Steering Gear Fasteners – 2020-2021 Volvo VNL & VNR Trucks

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April 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V241000

Loose Steering Gear Fasteners

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V241

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 23

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

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R29998 – Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage – 2019-2020 Volvo S60, V60, S90, V90, XC40, XC60, XC90

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March 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V144000

Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V144

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Potential Number of Units Affected 121,605

 

Summary

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.

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R89978 – Doors may Unexpectedly Open – 2011-2017 Volvo S60 & V60

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November 26, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V849000

Doors may Unexpectedly Open

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V849

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 144,937

 

Summary

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

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