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2017 Volvo V60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo V60. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: V60, V60CC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo V60, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V378000June 30, 2020Seat Belts › Front
19V849000November 26, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V800000November 13, 2018Electrical System › Software
17V127000March 1, 2017Air Bags
16V918000December 21, 2016Air Bags
16V798000November 2, 2016Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Electrical System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V378000Manufacturer no. R10029

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2020
Owner notification
December 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
308,260 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V378000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V849000Manufacturer no. R89978

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
November 26, 2019
Owner notification
April 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
144,937 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo V60
June 2, 2010 – December 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V849000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2018
Owner notification
December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo V60
March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Safety risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V127000Manufacturer no. R89712

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
March 1, 2017
Owner notification
April 21, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
112 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo V60
August 16, 2016 – November 24, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60, V60CC

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V127000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V918000Manufacturer no. R89712

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2016
Owner notification
February 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
376 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo V60
August 16, 2016 – October 21, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V918000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V798000Manufacturer no. R89708

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
November 2, 2016
Owner notification
December 16, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo V60
February 16, 2015 – August 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
V60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V798000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 30, 2020.