Volvo · XC40

The bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU), a part of the High Voltage (HV) battery, are not torqued according to the specifications. As a result, the car may not be able to charge, to drive or to start, increasing the risk of an accident.

Published: 25 September 2020
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 10/09/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01277/20
Model: Type: 536, VIN range: from 0286039 to 0336382.

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Sweden

Product description

Passenger cars Volvo XC40, model year 2020, equipped with PHEV hybrid engines.