Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V268000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 xc90 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2015, to april 23, 2016 Includes 30,214 affected units, Sunroof may Fully Close Unintentionally, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 xc90 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2015, to april 23, 2016

Defect Summary

Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 xc90 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2015, to april 23, 2016. the sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. when pressed, the sunroof may fully close. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge. the recall began june 24, 2016. 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 r89702.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V268000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2016-05-04T00:00:00

Subject: Sunroof may fully close unintentionally

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 30,214

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R89702

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 xc90 vehicles manufactured january 27, 2015, to april 23, 2016. the sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. when pressed, the sunroof may fully close. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."

Consequence Summary: If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge. the recall began june 24, 2016. 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 r89702.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.24

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