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.
Volvo Car USA – TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
| Report Received Date | 11/17/2010 |
| NHTSA ID | 10V579000 |
| Consequence Summary | SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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 CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM. |
| Recall Code | R234 |
| Potentially Affected | 6046 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10V579000) |
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