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2018 Volvo S90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo S90. The most recent was reported on March 20, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: S90.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo S90, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V220000March 20, 2019Seats
18V800000November 13, 2018Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V220000Manufacturer no. R19931

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,297 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo S90
October 12, 2017 – January 15, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
S90

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Safety risk

If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V220000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2018
Owner notification
December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo S90
March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
S90

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 22, 2019.