VOLVO S90 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V800000

Make Model Year
VOLVO S90 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-26 2018-11-13 2018-11-16

Production Dates: 2016-03-24 - 2018-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R39917

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17548

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC "Volvo" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module "VCM" may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Consequence

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

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.