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 | |||||
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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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
TJ-26091 | 03/29/2012 | 10043879 | Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
03/22/2012 | 15500 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 volvo xc60. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. in addition, the gear shifted from drive to reverse independently and the vehicle then stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 15,500. kmj | |||
03/22/2012 | 15500 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 volvo xc60. the contact stated while parking the vehicle steering locked without warning, the gear shifted from driver, into reverse by itself, and the engine shut off. there was no warning lights before, or after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 15,500. li |