Volvo recalls a number of models in the United States: failure of the kinetic energy recovery system may cause braking failure – Passionategeekz

Passionategeekz According to June 22, Volvo Cars recently issued a recall notice in the United States involving the problems of the kinetic energy recovery system of multiple models. The recall number is 25V392000 and covers a variety of models produced from 2020 to 2026, including S60, V60, S90, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, EC40 and C40. According to Volvo, some vehicles may experience brake control module failure when using specific software versions (3.5.14), resulting in loss of braking function.

Volvo noted in a statement that the problem only occurs in a specific situation, i.e., the vehicle “slides for at least 1 minute and 40 seconds downhill” and will trigger a brake system failure. This is extremely rare in most road conditions and usually only occurs on mountainous areas or on long-distance downhill highways. However, once the problem occurs, the consequences are extremely serious. Volvo warned that if this happens, pressing the brake pedal may cause the brake function to be completely disabled, which is undoubtedly the least dangerous scenario that the driver would like to encounter.

In this recall, Volvo did not provide a detailed incident timeline report explaining how it discovered the problem and what measures it took after it was discovered, and finally decided to recall it. Due to the lack of this report, the public knows little about the ins and outs of the incident. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires Volvo to provide such reports, but it has not been released yet.

Volvo plans to solve this problem through software updates, which will be pushed to compatible models through OTA, and owners can also install them at dealers. A Volvo spokesman said that owners who have not installed repair software should avoid selecting “B” mode or single-pedal driving mode when driving. Volvo plans to notify all owners by August 6, and dealers are also aware of the situation.

It is worth noting that in another document submitted to the NHTSA, Volvo said the total number of recalled vehicles was 14,014, compared with 11,469 previously reported. It is not clear why this difference exists.

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