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Passenger car (Volvo XC40) - Repair
Official notice
14 Jul 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Volvo XC40) - Repair. Electrical system (high-voltage battery) defect. ■ Defective component: Electrical system (high-voltage battery). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Some cells in the high-voltage battery cell modules of plug-in hybrid vehicles have uneven surfaces due to inappropriate equipment settings. Consequently, an internal short circuit may occur in a cell module while the vehicle is parked with the battery fully charged. In the worst case, this may cause a thermal abnormality in the battery and result in a fire. Published 2026-07-14.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4209. ■ Corrective measures: Inspect all vehicles using dedicated diagnostic equipment. If replacement is necessary, replace the cell modules with defect-free units and install an updated program with vehicle self-diagnostic functionality. Also notify vehicle users not to perform external plug-in charging until their vehicles are brought in for service.
Recall number
外-4209
Official notice
2026-07-14
The hazard
The hazard
Electrical system (high-voltage battery) defect. ■ Defective component: Electrical system (high-voltage battery). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Some cells in the high-voltage battery cell modules of plug-in hybrid vehicles have uneven surfaces due to inappropriate equipment settings. Consequently, an internal short circuit may occur in a cell module while the vehicle is parked with the battery fully charged. In the worst case, this may cause a thermal abnormality in the battery and result in a fire.
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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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