CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Volvo vehicles built between April 8, 2015 and August 19, 2015 may experience a blown starter motor fuse under some driving conditions when the automatic engine stop/start function is used. If the fuse blows, the engine may not restart when needed, such as when stopped at an intersection in traffic, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volvo will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse at no cost to you. The recall began on October 26, 2015. You can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or visit volvo.custhelp.com, referencing recall number R39574.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo S60 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Volvo S80 | 2016 |
| Volvo V60 | 2016 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2016 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2016 |