NHTSA recall 18V-554 (18V554000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 22, 2018 - about 71 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V554000
- Also written as
- 18V-554
- Manufacturer number
- R59899
- Reported
- August 22, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~71
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-554 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.