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Volvo 5LA-XB3154XCP — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-07-14

Origin: スウェーデン王国

Volvo plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery module improper settings, short circuit, overheating may cause fire

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-07-14
Country of origin	スウェーデン王国
Manufacturer	Volvo
Models affected	5LA-XB3154XCP
Model year	ボルボ; XC40
Units affected	807
Defect	In the cell module of the high-voltage battery in plug-in hybrid vehicles, due to improper equipment settings, some cell surfaces are uneven. As a result, a short circuit may occur inside the cell module while the battery is parked at full charge, potentially leading to thermal battery abnormality and, in the worst case, fire.
Component	Electrical system (High-voltage battery)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	All vehicles will be inspected with a dedicated diagnostic tool, and if replacement is necessary, the cell module will be replaced with a good one.
Recall number	外-42090
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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