Manufacturer recall number

Volvo recall R29936

Q: Is R29936 the same recall as 19V308000?

Yes. R29936 is Volvo’s own number for it; 19V308000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Volvo calls it R29936. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V308000 on Apr 17, 2019: engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Volvo XC90, 34,006 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V308000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V308000	2016 Volvo XC90	Engine And Engine Cooling	Apr 17, 2019	34,006	critical

Problem Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak. Risk If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V308000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R29936 is the number Volvo assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V308000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R29936 the same recall as 19V308000?

Yes. R29936 is Volvo’s own number for it; 19V308000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R29936 cover?

2016 Volvo XC90, 34,006 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R29936 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.