Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 15V-555 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC recall 15V-555 covers 7,855 Volvo vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 99.9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V555000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
The risk
If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99.9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.