2017 S60L vehicles are affected; owners can check if their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included—VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 19, 2026. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly and possibly opening unexpectedly, and Volvo will replace all four door latches free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 11, 2026 and owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 (recall R89978).
What's being recalled
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V072000; Manufacturer campaign R89978
The hazard
A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R89978. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 19, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V849.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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