R89910: Tailgate Lift Arms (Drive Units) – 2018-2019 Volvo XC60

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles.

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January 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V046000

Tailgate Lifting Arms may Freeze and Separate

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V046

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected  45,990

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.

Remedy

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed on February 26, 2019 to notify owners of the issue. A second letter will be sent once remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo’s number for this recall is R89910.

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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