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Published on 20. 05. 2022
Problem description:
Damaged cables or connections on the accelerator pedal sensor because of corrosion may cause unintentional acceleration or no start condition, increasing the risk of an accident.
The 2021 and 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge vehicles are affected by this recall.
Volvo recall code: R10170
Affected models: Volvo cars XC40 Recharge left hand drive, Model (Chassis): 0439208 – 0663838.
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 2,189
Source: Rapex Alert 20/2022 A12/00742/22
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Volvo dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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