Volvo has issued a recall order for about 27,500 cars, all from the 2023 model year, because a software problem can cause a loss of brake assist, antilock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control.
The cars’ brakes will still function and be able to stop the car if the fault occurs, Volvo says. But drivers might find the brake pedal stiffer than normal, which could lead to longer stopping distances.
The good news? Volvo will fix the problem remotely with a software update.
Recalled Cars:
- 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge
- 2023 Volvo S60
- 2023 Volvo V60
- 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country
- 2023 Volvo V90 Cross Country
- 2023 Volvo XC40
- 2023 Volvo XC60
- 2023 Volvo XC90
The recall doesn’t affect every copy of every car on that list. The company believes the problem exists only in vehicles built with a particular shipment of a brake control computer.
A Software Update Will Fix It
The problem, Volvo tells federal safety regulators, starts when that computer runs a self-test to make sure it’s properly grounded. If the test returns an error, it can enter a fault state that shuts off multiple electronic safety systems.
Volvo says, “The driver display will always warn the customer with DIM messages and malfunction indication lamps if this issue occurs.”
Volvo is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem.
The company says it will fix the problem with an over-the-air software update that “will be implemented on February 20th, 2023.”
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