Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V288000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,351 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V288000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 28, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V288000 |
| Units affected: | 5,351 |
- Description:
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
- Consequeces:
- A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.