The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V555000·Announced 2015-09-02

Volvo Recalls 2016 Models Due to Starter Motor Fuse Failure Risk

Volvo is recalling 7,855 model year 2016 vehicles because a starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting in traffic and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles. The recall covers 7,855 vehicles manufactured between April 8, 2015, and August 19, 2015.

The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the starter motor fuse. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the fuse may blow. This prevents the car from restarting when necessary. If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to start in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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 visit http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S60, V60, XC60, XC70
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
7,855

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • S60
  • V60
  • XC60
  • XC70
  • S80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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