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🧸 Product BE BG FI FR GR HR HU IE IS LU MT PL PT RO SE SI SK September 11, 2020

VOLVO — XC60

Passager car.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The fastening nut of the fastening part of the front wipers is not tightened with the correct torque. As a result, the front windshield wipers may malfunction increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2192 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A problem with some Volvo XC60 cars. The front wiper nuts may not be tight enough.

What's happening? The wipers might not work right. This could make it hard to see in rain or snow.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Volvo XC60, check if your car is part of this issue.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volvo dealer. They will check and fix the wiper nuts for free. Ask your dealer or Volvo for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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VOLVO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fastening nut of the fastening part of the front wipers is not tightened with the correct torque. As a result, the front windshield wipers may malfunction increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Sweden

First published
September 11, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001840

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VOLVO — XC60. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fastening nut of the fastening part of the front wipers is not tightened with the correct torque. As a result, the front windshield wipers may malfunction increasing the risk of an accident. · Orig...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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