NHTSA recall 20V-144 (20V144000)
forward collision avoidance recall reported March 12, 2020 - about 121,605 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V144000
- Also written as
- 20V-144
- Manufacturer number
- R29998
- Reported
- March 12, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~121,605
- Component
- forward collision avoidance
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-144 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
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.