NHTSA Campaign 19V046000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Issued by Volvo Car USA LLC · Reported Jan 18, 2019 · 45,990 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC60 | 2018 | 45,990 |
| VOLVO | XC60 | 2019 | 45,990 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V046000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.