Volvo Car USA, LLC: Improperly Tightened Second-Row Seat Bolts

Agency Publication Date: November 19, 2024

Summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling 11 of its 2025 EX90 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect where the bolts for the second-row free-standing seat may not have been tightened correctly. Owners of these specific 2025 models are being notified to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer for a free inspection and repair. Notification letters were sent to affected owners on January 10, 2025.

Risk

An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury to passengers in the second row. NHTSA records do not indicate a park-outside or stop-drive advisory for this specific issue.

What You Should Do

Check if your vehicle is one of the 11 affected units by contacting Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering your VIN.
Schedule a service appointment with an authorized Volvo dealer to have the second-row seat bolts inspected and properly torqued.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10292.
For additional questions or to check for other open recalls, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Dealer inspection and bolt tightening.

How to: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 referencing recall number R10292.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Volvo EX90

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V869000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 11 vehicles(11% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 10, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R10292

Agency Last Updated: January 17, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check if your vehicle is one of the 11 affected units by contacting Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering your VIN.

Schedule a service appointment with an authorized Volvo dealer to have the second-row seat bolts inspected and properly torqued.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10292.

For additional questions or to check for other open recalls, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V869000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 11 vehicles(11% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: January 10, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R10292

Agency Last Updated: January 17, 2025