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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V788000·Announced 2024-10-23

Volvo Recalls 2020 Hybrid Vehicles Due to Loose Brake Pedal Component

Volvo is recalling 2020 hybrid models because a loose brake pedal screw may cause loss of braking function, increasing 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 in the braking system that can lead to a loss of braking function and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 model year S60, V60, S90, XC60, and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pushrod screw joint connecting the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit may be loose.

A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2020 Volvo S60PHEV, V60PHEV, S90PHEV, XC60PHEV, and XC90PHEV models.

Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO V60PHEV, XC60PHEV, S60PHEV, S90PHEV
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
291

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 (5)

  • V60PHEV
  • XC60PHEV
  • S60PHEV
  • S90PHEV
  • XC90PHEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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