Volvo Car Xc40: Software Issue Means That Automatic Emergency Brake System May Not Engage

Volvo Recall Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 507,465 vehicles across multiple models (XC40, XC60, V90, S90, V60, V60CC, S60, XC90, and V90CC) due to a software issue in the Automatic Emergency Brake System. The system may fail to engage in emergency situations, which increases the risk of collisions. The fix requires downloading new software to affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
VOLVO CAR
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO CAR XC40, VOLVO CAR XC60, VOLVO CAR V90, VOLVO CAR S90, VOLVO CAR V60, VOLVO CAR V60CC, VOLVO CAR S60, VOLVO CAR XC90, VOLVO CAR V90CC. Units affected: 507,465
Reason
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision Remedy: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-03-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/610e9431-f6df-431e-b938-79dcfb4b1aee