If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly

Date Announced

AUG 15, 2018

Vehicles Affected

27

Volvo Recall #

R89898

NHTSA Campaign #

18V535000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall R89898: Rear Seatback Lock Strikers
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- August 15, 2018 Subject: Recall R89898
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Parts Bulletin - Subject: Recall R89898: Rear Seatback Lock Strikers
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4