XC40

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/01277/20
BrandVolvo
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginSweden
Model NumberType: 536, VIN range: from 0286039 to 0336382.
Published25 September 2020

Risk Description

The bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU), a part of the High Voltage (HV) battery, are not torqued according to the specifications.As a result, the car may not be able to charge, to drive or to start, increasing the risk of an accident.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/09/2020

Product Description

Passenger cars Volvo XC40, model year 2020, equipped with PHEV hybrid engines.

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