Recall 18V-800: 2017–2019 Volvo S90, 2017–2019 Volvo V60 and 6 more

Volvo Car USA LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2018, covering about 17,548 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-800
Report date
Nov 13, 2018
Vehicles affected
17,548
Owners notified
Dec 26, 2018

The problem

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

The risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerVolvo Car USA LLC
ComponentElectrical System › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V800000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo S902017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo V602017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo V60CC2017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo V902017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo V90CC2017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo XC402017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo XC602017, 2018, 2019All years
Volvo XC902017, 2018, 2019All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-800?

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

How is recall 18V-800 fixed?

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.