CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
- Risk
- A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.
- 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
The battery energy control module, which manages the high-voltage traction battery, can reset its microprocessor. When this happens, the high-voltage system can disconnect, and the vehicle may lose drive power.
Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Owners should keep this in mind and contact an authorized Volvo dealer promptly if they have questions about their vehicle's status.
Volvo will notify affected owners, and dealers will install a software update at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552 (recall R10078) or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo XC40 | 20212022 |
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