The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V046000·Announced 2019-01-18

Volvo Recalls 2018-2019 XC60 Vehicles for Tailgate Lifting Arm Defect

Volvo is recalling 2018-2019 XC60 vehicles because tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate in cold temperatures, posing an 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 where components may separate and project with significant force, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the tailgate lifting arms may freeze under certain conditions and cold temperatures. This freezing may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

If the tailgate lifting arms separate, they could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects approximately 45,990 vehicles.

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved design free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2019. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
45,990

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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