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2016 Volvo V60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo V60. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: V60, V60CC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo V60, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V378000June 30, 2020Seat Belts › Front
19V849000November 26, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V798000November 2, 2016Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
15V555000September 2, 2015Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Systems involved: Seat Belts (2) · Electrical System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V378000Manufacturer no. R10029

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2020
Owner notification
December 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
308,260 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

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 20V378000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V849000Manufacturer no. R89978

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
November 26, 2019
Owner notification
April 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
144,937 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo V60
June 2, 2010 – December 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

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 19V849000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V798000Manufacturer no. R89708

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
November 2, 2016
Owner notification
December 16, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo V60
February 16, 2015 – August 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

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 16V798000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V555000Manufacturer no. R39574

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA
September 2, 2015
Owner notification
October 26, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,855 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo V60
April 8, 2015 – August 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60

Defect summary

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.

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 15V555000, filed by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 30, 2020.