Body: tailgateRecall 19V-046 · 2018–2019 Volvo XC60
Volvo Car USA LLC recall 19V-046 covers 45,990 2018–2019 Volvo XC60 for a body: tailgate problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
The risk
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 293 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2017 to October 26, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.