Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 18V-554 · 2019 Volvo XC40
Volvo Car USA LLC recall 18V-554 covers 71 2019 Volvo XC40 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 18V554000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 6, 2018 to August 9, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.