Volvo Advises Plug-In Hybrid Owners to Halt Charging | Carscoops

      Volvo is recalling 7,483 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire hazard.

      This recall affects several models, including the S60, V60, S90, V90, XC60, and XC90.

      Dealers will replace the battery module if necessary and install updated monitoring software.

      The recall involves thousands of plug-in hybrids at risk of short-circuiting while parked and fully charged, which could lead to a significant fire risk, particularly at night in a garage.

      This concern has led owners to be advised against charging their vehicles until the recall is resolved. The recall affects 7,483 cars, crossovers, and wagons, including plug-in hybrids from the 2020-2021 S90, 2022 V90, and 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, and XC90 models.

      Additionally, Volvo has identified a "production deviation with the battery module" linked to a potential thermal runaway event. While details are unclear, the batteries, produced by LG, may have a risk of internal short circuits in certain cells.

      Volvo became aware of the issue after a customer reported a "thermal event" on February 6, 2024, leading to an investigation that concluded earlier this month. The company is aware of two related incidents, neither resulting in injuries, accidents, or fatalities.

      Notifications to owners will be sent out in May, advising them to visit a nearby dealership. Technicians will inspect for deviations in the battery module cells, and if issues are found, the module will be replaced at no cost. Additionally, all affected vehicles will receive new software to monitor the battery module.