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Automotive · Japan · 2025-07-04

Origin: スウェーデン王国

Volvo cars BCM program may cause brake force reduction downhill

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-04
Country of origin	スウェーデン王国
Manufacturer	Volvo Car Japan Inc.
Models affected	Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo EX40, Volvo EC40, Volvo XC40
Units affected	348
Defect	Due to an inappropriate program in the BCM (Brake Control Module), when driving downhill for a long period in B-mode or one-pedal drive, the brake hydraulic pressure may not be properly adjusted during braking with the brake pedal. This may result in the brakes not working even when the brake pedal is pressed. *B-mode: A driving mode in PHEV vehicles that strengthens the effect of regenerative braking. One-pedal drive: A driving mode in BEV vehicles that strengthens the effect of regenerative braking.
Component	Braking system (Brake Control Module)
Remedy	For all vehicles, rewrite the BCM (Brake Control Module) program to the correct program. The program rewrite for improvement will be performed by one of the following methods: Performed by a diagnostic tool at a dealership. Delivered to the target vehicle via remote distribution (OTA) for the user to install themselves.
Recall number	外-4040
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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