NHTSA recall 18V535000
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Volvo XC40
Reported Aug 15, 201827 vehicles affectedVolvo Car USA LLCMaker’s number R89898Built Jun 20, 2018 – Jun 21, 2018
The defect
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
The risk
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.