Johannesburg – Volvo Car South Africa has recalled its XC90 model after the manufacturer identified a potential software failure in the brake control module.
The XC90 model was made available in South Africa for sale in January 2023.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) said it was informed by Volvo Car South Africa that their investigations have identified a potential software failure in the brake control module on the XC90 model, which was made available for sale in January 2023.
In a statement on Tuesday, (4 February 2025), the NCC provided an update on three Volvo Car South Africa.
“The supplier notified the NCC on 31 January 2025 that they were recalling the following models: XC90 made available for sale on 20 January 2023, XC90 made available for sale on 29 October 2024, as well as XC40 MY2024, which was made available for sale on 24 January 2024,” the statement said.
“Volvo Car South Africa informed the NCC that their investigations have identified a potential software failure in the brake control module on the XC90 model, which was made available for sale in January 2023.”
According to Volvo Car South Africa, “In rare cases, this leads to a loss of braking support function.”
The XC90 model made available for sale on 29 October 2024 is being recalled due to a rod between the brake pedal and brake booster that may not have been assembled according to manufacturing specifications. If the rod detaches, the brake pedal will not work correctly.
The last model, XC40 MY2024, has an issue related to the turn indicator system.
This, according to Volvo Car South Africa, could “in rare cases lead to a temporary loss of the left rear turn indicator function.”
Consumers who have these vehicles are urged to contact the supplier.
The last model, XC40 MY2024, has an issue related to the turn indicator system.
This according to Volvo Car South Africa could “in rare cases leads to a temporary loss of the left rear turn indicator function.” Consumers who have these vehicles are urged to contact the supplier.
Cape Herb and Spice Recalls
In another matter, Cape Herb and Spice notified the NCC on 30 January 2025 that they recalled various manufactured products between September 2023 and May 2024.
The affected products are Cape Herb and Spice Chilli & Garlic Seasoning, Cape Herb and Spice Black Peppercorns, Cape Herb and Spice, Cape Herb and Pink Salt, Cape Herb and Spice Salt & Pepper, Cape Herb and Spice Sea Salt, Cape Herb and Spice Seasoned Salt, and Cape Herb and Spice Sweet & Smokey BBQ.
The supplier informed the NCC that there have been reports that the grinder mechanism breaks during use, resulting in a hard plastic object emitted from the grinder.
NCC urges consumers in possession of these spices to immediately stop using them and return them to the supplier or point of purchase for a full refund.
The Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said: “the NCC urges suppliers of these products to take all necessary measures to ensure that consumers are informed of these product recalls, and that necessary redress is provided to affected consumers.”
