Volvo recalls 18,848 cars in China

Volvo and Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co said they would recall 18,848 vehicles in China beginning Monday to repair problems that might pose safety problems.

The recall will cover Volvo XC60, C30 2.0, S40 and S80L models in China due to airbag, software, and cooling system defects, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, China's top quality supervisor in a statement on its website.

Some Volvo XC60 models will be recalled for an airbag assembly issue that could result in the airbag failing to deploy or deploying improperly. All affected vehicles covered by the recall will need to be brought to the nearest Volvo dealer for a free inspection.

Meanwhile, Volvo is recalling 4,033 C30 vehicles and 8,952 S40 vehicles for an engine software upgrade as a preemptive measure to prevent the vehicles from shaking under certain conditions. The company is also recalling 5,833 S80L models due to an engine cooling system problems.