NHTSA Recall # | 134324 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V535000 |
MFG Compaign # | R89898 |
Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | XC40 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 12/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/06/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/06/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/08/18 |
Report created | 20/08/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 27 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |