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Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V535000·Announced 2018-08-15

Volvo Recalls 2019 XC40 Vehicles Due to Rear Seat Back Lock Issue

Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because rear seat back lock strikers may be missing. This defect could allow the seat back to move forward during hard braking or a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural vehicle defect (missing seat lock strikers) that increases the risk of injury during a crash or hard braking. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers. If these components are missing, the seat back may move forward during certain hard braking conditions or in a crash.

If the seat back moves forward, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC40
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
27

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)

  • XC40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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