EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Volvo “Volvo V60 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90.” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00059/23
Summary
Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering to lock while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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Product
Passenger car — Volvo
- Brand
- Volvo
- Name / model
- Volvo V60 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90. · e4*2007/46*0929, e4*2007/46*1067, e4*2007/46*1220, e4*2007/46*1315.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model (Type): Volvo V60 Cross Country (227), V90 Cross Country (236), XC60 (246) and XC90 (256).
- Production dates: Model Year: 2019-2022.
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering to lock while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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