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Volvo - Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage
Official notice
16 Mar 2020
Last checked
16 Mar 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns Volvo - Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage. Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage Published 2020-03-16.
What to do now
Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Units affected
56,385
Recall number
R-2020-073
Official notice
2020-03-16
The hazard
The hazard
Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Volvo. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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