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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V535
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 25
Missing Rear Seat back Lock Strikers
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Summary
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo’s number for this recall is R89898.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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