Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V589000 Reported September 5, 2018

Risk of shock or fire from charging cable

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Equipment · 172 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V589000
Manufacturer Campaign
R39901
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
172
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 5, 2018
Completion Rate
95.93

Defect Summary

Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2019 volvo xc60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain aerovironment electric vehicle turbocord and turbodock/turbodx charging systems. capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Safety Consequence

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 1, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. volvo's number for this recall is r39901. note: owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected.

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 18V589000 or campaign R39901.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V589000

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

What is recall 18V589000?

NHTSA recall 18V589000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 5, 2018. It addresses: Risk of shock or fire from charging cable. The recall affects approximately 172 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V589000 or the manufacturer campaign number R39901. 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.