Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V579000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 6046 | 12/13/2010 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/17/2010 | 11/19/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r234.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TJ-24643.1.5 | 04/10/2012 | 10044146 | Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 16950 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 volvo s60. the contact stated that using the remote key fob, the vehicle was locked. the contact returned to the vehicle twenty-five minutes later and the doors were unlocked, and the engine was turned on. the dealer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 16,950 and the current mileage was 17,000. kmj | |||
| 03/29/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 volvo s60. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle with the fab key, the contact went to the store and returned to the vehicle after approximately twenty-five minutes, the contact noticed that the vehicle was unlocked and the engine was turned on. the dealer was notified, but the dealer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 16,950 and the current mileage was 17,000. nw | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 906 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2012 volvo s60(na). the contact stated while driving 68 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. she was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the interstate. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the contact planned to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 906. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 906 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 volvo s60. the contact stated that while driving 68 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. she was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the interstate. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the contact planned to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 906-bk | |||