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2021-2022 Volvo XC40BEV recall: accelerator pedal

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall on April 28, 2022. It covers about 5,351 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,351
reported
Apr 28, 2022
owners notified
Jun 20, 2022

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
Risk
A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.

Recall number 22V288000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V288000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Volvo XC40BEV accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 22V288000, reported on April 28, 2022, covers about 5,351 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V288000?

Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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