Equipment: electricalRecall 18V-589 · 2019 Volvo XC60
Volvo Car USA LLC recall 18V-589 covers 172 2019 Volvo XC60 for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V589000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 9, 2018 to July 26, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.