Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
What Happened
The Automatic Emergency Braking system in your vehicle uses cameras and sensors to help prevent collisions. However, in certain 2019-2020 models, a software issue could prevent this system from working as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails to engage when it should, it could lead to a crash, which could result in serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the system's software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
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