NHTSA Recall # | 140624 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V800000 |
MFG Compaign # | R39917 |
Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | XC90 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 26/12/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/03/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/11/18 |
Report created | 16/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 17548 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the gps location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |