Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V046000 Reported January 18, 2019

Tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate

Q: What is recall 19V046000?

NHTSA recall 19V046000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on January 18, 2019. It addresses: Tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate. The recall affects approximately 45,990 vehicles , with the defect involving the Structure component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Structure · 45,990 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

19V046000

Manufacturer Campaign

R89910

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

Structure

Vehicles Affected

45,990

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 18, 2019

Completion Rate

97.36

Defect Summary

Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 volvo xc60 vehicles. under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. the recall began may 14, 2019. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. volvo's number for this recall is r89910.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 19V046000 or campaign R89910.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 19V046000

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

What is recall 19V046000?

NHTSA recall 19V046000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on January 18, 2019. It addresses: Tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate. The recall affects approximately 45,990 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V046000 or the manufacturer campaign number R89910. 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.