NHTSA Recall 18V535000
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 2018-08-15. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Risk
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
Manufacturer campaign number: R89898
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.