Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V555000 Reported September 2, 2015

Starter motor fuse may blow

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 7,855 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V555000
Manufacturer Campaign
R39574
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
7,855
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 2, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Volvo cars of north america, llc. (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 volvo s60, v60, v60cc, xc60, xc70, and s80 vehicles manufactured april 8, 2015 to august 19, 2015. in certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. the recall began on october 26, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. volvo's number for this recall is r39574.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V555000 or campaign R39574.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V555000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V555000?

NHTSA recall 15V555000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 2, 2015. It addresses: Starter motor fuse may blow. The recall affects approximately 7,855 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V555000 or the manufacturer campaign number R39574. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.