NHTSA recall 10V579000
Engine and engine cooling
Volvo S60 and 3 more
Reported Nov 17, 20106,046 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number R234
The defect
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.
The risk
Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.