Rear-View Displays in Volvo Vehicles
Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe when the rear-view camera display malfunctions and disappears
2022-2026 Volvo Vehicles
Case Name (Date)
Heyert et al. v. Swickard Ravenna, LLC, Swickard Bellevue, LLC, Swickard Management Company, and Volvo Car USA LLC
25-cv-1726, W.D. Wash.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
2016-2022 Volvo vehicles, including XC60, XC90, and S60 models
Allegations
Marketing vehicles as safe without disclosing that their braking systems may fail due to a defect
Status
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.
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Volvo’s Android Automotive Operating System
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