Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10V579000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)604612/13/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/17/201011/19/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummarySudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TJ-2609103/29/201210043879Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe04/30/2012
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TJ-24643.1.504/10/201210044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe05/15/2012