The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V308000·Announced 2019-04-17

Volvo Recalls 2016 XC90 Vehicles for Coolant Hose Fire Risk

Volvo is recalling 2016 XC90 vehicles because a coolant hose may crack and leak, potentially causing a fire in the catalytic converter area.

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 fire hazard that increases the risk of injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC is recalling certain 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the engine coolant bleeder hose, which may crack due to exposure to heat and humidity. This cracking can result in a coolant leak.

If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, the fluid may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation. This accumulation can catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury to occupants or bystanders.

Volvo will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
34,006

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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