Urgent: Volvo Is Issuing Recall for 106,000 Cars Worldwide. C40, XC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, XC60 Models and Many Others Have Defects

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 28/01/2023 at 22:21

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Volvo Is Conducting a Recall of 106,000 Defective Cars. Some Vehicles Have Errors in Brake Support Functions, but Brazilian Dealerships Have Not Yet Been Informed About the Process.

The vehicle manufacturer Volvo is conducting a recall of 106,000 cars worldwide, including the models X40, S60, XC40, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC60, V90 Cross Country, S90, and XC90. The recall became prominent in Brazil with announcements from car manufacturers calling specific models for factory defect repairs. The call for defective Volvo cars began after the Swedish manufacturer found an error in the brake support functions. However, there should be no risk of the brakes failing suddenly.

Volvo Cars Also Have Software Defects

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According to Volvo, there may be an error in the software related to the brakes and drivers do not necessarily need to be afraid of driving the defective cars. Nevertheless, Volvo is conducting the recall for all units that are at risk of experiencing the error.

Since the failure occurs in software, it is possible to fix it simply by updating the car’s control system, and in some cases, the repair can be done entirely remotely. However, since this does not apply to all cars, each owner receives unique instructions on how to deal with the defect.

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Volvo Previously Conducted Recalls on Models

Volvo announced a recall of six models in 2021 due to the risk of failure in the low fuel pressure sensor, which could be affected by the high ethanol content in national gasoline. The defect could impact models from 2013 to 2016 of the Volvo V40, S60, V40 Cross Country, XC60, V60, and XC90.

The contract of the low fuel pressure sensor with high ethanol fuel content could cause gradual corrosion of the electrical wire insulation of the component, posing a fire risk and short-circuiting if it comes into contact with fuel.

The repair involved replacing the LPS sensor in the vehicles called in this recall. The service had an estimated duration of 1 hour and could be scheduled at the brand’s dealerships on August 2, 2021.

About Volvo

Volvo is one of the largest manufacturers of trucks, cars, construction equipment, buses, marine and industrial engines, and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company employs around 100,000 people, with factories located in 18 countries and operating in 190 markets.

In Brazil, the company is based in Curitiba (PR), where it manufactures trucks, engines, and buses. There are also units in Pederneiras (SP), producing construction equipment, and São José dos Pinhais (PR), with a Parts Distribution Center. In total, there are about 4,300 direct employees in Brazil.

Its solutions to global challenges are driven by its mission to generate prosperity through transportation solutions and its vision to be the world’s most desired and successful transportation solutions provider.

Urgent: Volvo Is Issuing Recall for 106,000 Cars Worldwide. C40, XC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, XC60 Models and Many Others Have Defects

Volvo Is Conducting a Recall of 106,000 Defective Cars. Some Vehicles Have Errors in Brake Support Functions, but Brazilian Dealerships Have Not Yet Been Informed About the Process.

Volvo Cars Also Have Software Defects

Volvo Previously Conducted Recalls on Models

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Volvo Is Conducting a Recall of 106,000 Defective Cars. Some Vehicles Have Errors in Brake Support Functions, but Brazilian Dealerships Have Not Yet Been Informed About the Process.

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Volvo Previously Conducted Recalls on Models

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