Recall 18V800000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2017-2019 VOLVO XC90
RECALL This recall affects up to 17,548 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V800000 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 17,548 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2017 VOLVO XC90, 2017 VOLVO XC40, 2017 VOLVO S90, 2017 VOLVO V60, 2017 VOLVO XC60, 2017 VOLVO V60CC, 2017 VOLVO V90CC, 2017 VOLVO V90, 2018 VOLVO S90, 2018 VOLVO XC60, 2018 VOLVO XC90, 2018 VOLVO V90CC, 2018 VOLVO V90, 2018 VOLVO V60, 2018 VOLVO V60CC, 2018 VOLVO XC40, 2019 VOLVO V60, 2019 VOLVO XC90, 2019 VOLVO XC60, 2019 VOLVO S90, 2019 VOLVO XC40, 2019 VOLVO V60CC, 2019 VOLVO V90, 2019 VOLVO V90CC
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Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
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