Vehicle recall 19V046000 · January 18, 2019
2018-2019 Volvo XC60
Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 18, 2019
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- R89910
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,990
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC60 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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