Recall 10V579000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date
20101117
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

Safety Consequence

SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT [email protected].

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 VOLVO S60
2011 VOLVO S80
2011 VOLVO XC60
2011 VOLVO XC70

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.