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NHTSA recall 18V-589 (18V589000)

equipment recall reported September 5, 2018 - about 172 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
18V589000
Also written as
18V-589
Manufacturer number
R39901
Reported
September 5, 2018
Vehicles affected
~172
Component
equipment

What is being recalled

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain AeroVironment electric vehicle TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Why it is dangerous

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39901. Note: Owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-589 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo XC60 - 2019

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.