Volvo — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-09-24
Volvo vehicles: front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose, affecting safety
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-09-24 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car Corporation |
| Models affected | XC40 & C40 Recharge Single Motor (Full Electric) |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Units affected | 15 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger seat mounting bolts may not have been tightened according to specifications and could become loose or detach. As a result, the seat may move inadvertently. If the front passenger seat moves inadvertently in the event of an accident, it could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles can contact Volvo Car Australia Customer Support or their nearest authorised Volvo dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible, and the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006080 |
| 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. |
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| 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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