The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V881000·Announced 2021-11-12

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

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 (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
Hazard
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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