NHTSA recall 23V012000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Volvo C40BEV and 7 more
Reported Jan 19, 202327,457 vehicles affectedVolvo Car USA, LLCMaker’s number R10217
The defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
The risk
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.