Volvo recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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].
Vehicles covered
- Volvo S60 2011
- Volvo S80 2011
- Volvo Xc60 2011
- Volvo Xc70 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V579000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Cars Of N.A. LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 13, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,046
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- R234
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 .
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- Volvo recall: Seats Nov 25, 2025
- Volvo recall: Back over prevention May 8, 2025
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2023
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 19, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.