Volvo Recalls 2021 XC40 BEV Vehicles Due to Loose Engine Bolt
Volvo is recalling 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles because a bolt securing the electrical motor bracket may be loose or missing, which could reduce structural protection in a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame and members) that may decrease structural protection and increase the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect where a bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.
A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. This defect is classified under the structure: frame and members component.
Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552 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 — Electric Vehicle
- Affected units
- 4
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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