Multiple Volvo models recalled
Volvo is recalling more than 500 plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs across its XC40, XC60 and XC90 lines due to an issue with their braking performance.
"Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle's braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in 'B' mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars)," the company says in its recall notice.
"A loss of braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users."
Volvo is fixing the issue with an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
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If you own an affected vehicle, Volvo will contact you to advise you to perform an OTA software update.
If you're unable to do this, you can take your vehicle to an authorised Volvo dealership to have it performed, free of charge.
If you have any further questions about the defect and fix, you can contact Volvo Customer Care on 1300 787 802.
MORE: Everything Volvo XC40 • XC60 • XC90
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Volvo is recalling more than 500 plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs across its XC40, XC60 and XC90 lines due to an issue with their braking performance.
"Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle's braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in 'B' mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars)," the company says in its recall notice.
"A loss of braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users."
Volvo is fixing the issue with an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
If you own an affected vehicle, Volvo will contact you to advise you to perform an OTA software update.
If you're unable to do this, you can take your vehicle to an authorised Volvo dealership to have it performed, free of charge.
If you have any further questions about the defect and fix, you can contact Volvo Customer Care on 1300 787 802.
MORE: Everything Volvo XC40 • XC60 • XC90
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Volvo is recalling more than 500 plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs across its XC40, XC60 and XC90 lines due to an issue with their braking performance.
"Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle's braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in 'B' mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars)," the company says in its recall notice.
"A loss of braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users."
Volvo is fixing the issue with an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
If you own an affected vehicle, Volvo will contact you to advise you to perform an OTA software update.
If you're unable to do this, you can take your vehicle to an authorised Volvo dealership to have it performed, free of charge.
If you have any further questions about the defect and fix, you can contact Volvo Customer Care on 1300 787 802.
MORE: Everything Volvo XC40 • XC60 • XC90
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Volvo is recalling more than 500 plug-in hybrid and electric SUVs across its XC40, XC60 and XC90 lines due to an issue with their braking performance.
"Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle's braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in 'B' mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars)," the company says in its recall notice.
"A loss of braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users."
Volvo is fixing the issue with an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
If you own an affected vehicle, Volvo will contact you to advise you to perform an OTA software update.
If you're unable to do this, you can take your vehicle to an authorised Volvo dealership to have it performed, free of charge.
If you have any further questions about the defect and fix, you can contact Volvo Customer Care on 1300 787 802.
MORE: Everything Volvo XC40 • XC60 • XC90
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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