Volvo Recalls 2019 XC40 Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Rivet Defect
Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because brake pedals may not be correctly riveted, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted. This issue allows the pedal to move out of position, which can reduce braking performance.
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages.
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 owners on August 23, 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 — Braking System
- Affected units
- 71
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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