NHTSA Campaign 22V288000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC · Reported Apr 28, 2022 · 5,351 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC40BEV | 2021 | 5,351 |
| VOLVO | XC40BEV | 2022 | 5,351 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V288000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.