Volvo recall R29998
Volvo calls it R29998. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V144000 on Mar 12, 2020: forward collision avoidance on the 2019–2020 Volvo S60 and 6 other Volvo models, 121,605 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.
What NHTSA has under this number
Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings| NHTSA campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V144000 | 2019–2020 Volvo S60 and 6 other Volvo models | Forward Collision Avoidance | Mar 12, 2020 | 121,605 | minor |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V144000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R29998 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. 20V144000 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.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is R29998 the same recall as 20V144000?
Yes. R29998 is Volvo’s own number for it; 20V144000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.
Which vehicles does R29998 cover?
2019–2020 Volvo S60 and 6 other Volvo models, 121,605 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 R29998 repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.