Car giant recalls hybrid vehicles sold in Australia over fears they will catch fire

Volvo has issued an urgent recall for 195 hybrid vehicles sold successful Australia implicit fears a responsibility successful the artillery could origin the conveyance to drawback fire. 

Volvo Cars Australia issued the callback connected Wednesday for 195 vehicles crossed 4 models: the XC60 and XC90 SUVs, the S60 sedan and the V60 wagon. 

'Due to a manufacturing defect, the compartment modules installed successful the precocious voltage artillery whitethorn beryllium defective,' Volvo Cars Australia said. 

'As a result, it could origin a thermal overload starring to a conveyance occurrence erstwhile the conveyance is parked with a afloat charged battery.

'A conveyance occurrence could summation the hazard of wounded oregon decease to conveyance occupants, different roadworthy users, bystanders and/or harm to property.' 

Owners of affected vehicles should interaction their authorised Volvo dealership wherever the repair enactment volition beryllium carried retired escaped of charge. 

Volvo owners are advised to cheque whether their car is taxable to the callback by searching the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) here. For much information, owners tin besides telephone Volvo's lawsuit attraction connected 1300 787 802.