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Passenger cars (Volvo XC40 and 6 other models) - Repair
Official notice
9 Mar 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volvo XC40 and 6 other models) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (brake control module). Defective component: Braking system (brake control module). Conditions and causes of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate program design, the BCM (brake control module) may incorrectly detect an error during a system diagnostic test. As a result, the brake warning lamp and other warning lamps illuminate, and systems such as the ABS and brake booster stop operating. This requires greater brake pedal force than usual and may result in a longer braking distance than expected. Published 2023-03-09.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-3567. Corrective measures: On all vehicles, reprogram the BCM (brake control module) with a corrective program. The corrective software update will be performed by either of the following methods: Bring the vehicle to a dealer for the update using diagnostic equipment; or deliver the update remotely to affected vehicles for users to install themselves.
Recall number
外-3567
Official notice
2023-03-09
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (brake control module). Defective component: Braking system (brake control module). Conditions and causes of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate program design, the BCM (brake control module) may incorrectly detect an error during a system diagnostic test. As a result, the brake warning lamp and other warning lamps illuminate, and systems such as the ABS and brake booster stop operating. This requires greater brake pedal force than usual and may result in a longer braking distance than expected.
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-55-8500.
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