Volvo Recall R29998: Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage

2020 Volvo XC40

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Avoidance — Software — Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition

Summary
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Actions
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
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Date Announced
MAR 12, 2020
Vehicles Affected
121,605
Volvo Recall #
R29998
NHTSA Campaign #
20V144000
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