The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V327000·Announced 2019-04-25

Volvo Recalls 2019 S60 Vehicles for Rear Suspension Lock Nut Issue

Volvo is recalling 2019 S60 vehicles because rear suspension lock nuts may not be properly tightened, which could cause sudden handling changes and increase crash risk.

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 (rear suspension) that can cause a sudden change in handling 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 S60 vehicles due to a defect in the rear suspension. The rear suspension toe link flange lock nuts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.

This defect could result in a sudden change in vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 8,266 vehicles.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear toe link flange bolts and lock nuts, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2019. Owners can 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 S60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
8,266

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)

  • S60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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