Volvo XC40 (2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V554000 · Aug 22, 2018 · Volvo Car USA LLC
71
vehicles affected
71
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V554000
- Date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Maker
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Units affected
- 71
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
What can happen
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V554000?
1 model: Volvo XC40 (2019), about 71 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V554000?
Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's.
What can happen?
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.