Model year 2018 · Volvo

2018 Volvo V60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Volvo V60, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V378000	June 30, 2020	Seat Belts › Front
18V800000	November 13, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (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 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 V60: March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: V60, V60CC

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: June 30, 2020.