Several Volvo PHEVs recalled due to fire risk

Car giant recalls 195 vehicles over fears they could catch fire

Car giant Volvo has recalled 195 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in Australia over a fault which could trigger a vehicle fire.The recall is for four models - the XC60 and XC90 SUVs, the S60 sedan and the V60 wagon."Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective," said Volvo Cars Australia. "As a result, it could cause a thermal overload leading to a vehicle fire when the vehicle is parked wi…

Several Volvo PHEVs recalled due to fire risk

Four Volvo plug-in hybrid models are affected by a fault which can cause a vehicle fire, leading to...

Iconic car brand recalls 195 defective hybrids over fears they'll catch on FIRE

AN iconic car brand has recalled 195 “defective” hybrids over fears they could catch on fire due to a fault in the battery. Volvo Cars Australia recalled four models – the XC60 and XC90 SUVs, the S60 sedan and the V60 wagon. volvocarsVolvo Cars Australia recalled four ‘defective’ hybrid models. Pictured: XC60[/caption] “Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective,” said VCA in its recall…

Volvo, a giant in the automotive industry, has announced a recall of 195 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in Australia because of a fault in these hybrid vehicles that could cause vehicle fires. The recall involves four models, including the S60 sedan, V60 station wagon, and XC60 and XC90 sports utility vehicles. The vehicles were produced between 2019 and 2021. The Australian Department of Transport said in an announcement released on the 2nd: "Due…

Volvo Recalling Thousands Of PHEVs In The U.S Only, Why?

Are Volvo PHEVs in Malaysia and other markets also affected by similar issues? Well, it appears that Volvo, the brand synonymous with safety, is recalling thousands of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models in the good ol’ U.S of A. While this is definitely a rare change of pace from the Swedish automaker, the real question should be, why is this recall only happening in the U.S and not anywhere else? Volvo says this recall is happening …

It's disturbing, but at least Volvo took the bull by the horns.