Volvo XC60 (2018-2019): Structure
Recall 19V046000 · Jan 18, 2019 · Volvo Car USA LLC
45,990
vehicles affected
45,990
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V046000
- Date
- Jan 18, 2019
- Maker
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Units affected
- 45,990
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Tailgate
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
What can happen
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V046000?
1 model: Volvo XC60 (2018-2019), about 45,990 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V046000?
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
What can happen?
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
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.