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Volvo XC90 Recall 21V273: Front Seat May Move Back and Trap Rear Passenger

NHTSA campaign 21V273, reported April 21, 2021, 162 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display can cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as it will go. A rear passenger could then be trapped by the seat and be unable to cancel its movement, which raises the risk of injury.

Volvo will update the rear seat control display software at an authorized dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. If you have questions, contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552 and reference recall R10093. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V273Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Risk
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo XC9020162017201820192020