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Recall 21V-273

Volvo Car USA, LLC recalled the 2016 to 2020 Volvo XC90: Electrical system (software).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-273
Reported
April 21, 2021
Vehicles affected
162 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.

The risk

The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles