The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V589000·Announced 2018-09-05

Volvo Recalls 2019 XC60 Hybrid Vehicles Due to Charging System Fire Risk

Volvo is recalling 2019 XC60 hybrid vehicles because capacitors in certain charging systems may fail, posing a shock or fire hazard.

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 source text explicitly states that the defect can increase the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural/electrical defects.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid electric vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with specific AeroVironment electric vehicle TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems. The recall addresses a defect where capacitors within these charging systems may fail.

The failure of these capacitors can result in an electrical shock hazard or a fire. An electrical shock or fire can increase the risk of injury or death. The recall began on November 1, 2018.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected. 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 XC60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
172

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)

  • XC60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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