Thousands of PHEV models are equipped with a battery module that could short-circuit and cause thermal leakage
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- Volvo recalls 7,483 rechargeable hybrids in the United States due to a risk of fire.
- The recall affects several vehicles, including S60, V60, S90, V90, XC60 and XC90.
- The dealers will replace the battery module, if necessary, and will install new surveillance software.
Volvo recalls thousands of rechargeable hybrids in the United States because they could be common when parked and completely loaded. This represents a risk of serious fire and it could occur at night, when the vehicle is parked in your garage.
It is a frightening thought and the owners are advised not to load their vehicles until the recall has not been discussed. It affects 7,483 cars, crosses and wagons, including rechargeable hybrid versions from 2020-2021 S90, 2022 V90 and 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60 and XC90.
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By deepening the question, Volvo identified a “production gap with the battery module” which could potentially lead to an event in thermal advance. The specificities are blurred, but the batteries have been manufactured by LG and can feel an internal short circuit in certain battery cells.
Volvo became aware of the problem for the first time after a customer reported a “thermal event” on February 6, 2024. This sparked an investigation, which ended earlier this month. Society is apparently aware of two incidents linked to the condition, although it is not caused by injuries, accidents or deaths.
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The notifications of the owners should be released in May and customers will be invited to take their vehicle to a nearby dealer. Once there, technicians will inspection to identify cell deviations in the battery module. If found, the battery module will be replaced for free. All vehicles will also be equipped with new software that monitors the battery module.
