The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V268000·Announced 2016-05-04

Volvo Recalls 2016 XC90 Vehicles Due to Sunroof Switch Defect

Volvo is recalling 2016 XC90 vehicles because the sunroof switch may be unintentionally pressed, causing the panel to close and increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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 occupant injury is possible due to the sunroof closing, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured between January 27, 2015, and April 23, 2016. The recall involves 30,214 vehicles where the sunroof switch on the overhead console may not be adequately recessed. This design flaw allows the switch to be pressed unintentionally, which can cause the sunroof to fully close. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118 regarding power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.

If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or visit http://Volvo.custhelp.com for more information. Volvo's number for this recall is R89702. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
30,214

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 (1)

  • XC90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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