VOLVO XC90 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V308000

Make Model Year
VOLVO XC90 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-12 2019-04-17 2019-04-18

Production Dates: 2014-08-27 - 2016-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R29936

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 34006

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC "Volvo Cars" is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.

Consequence

If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.

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.