NHTSA recall 11V303000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Volvo S60
Reported Jun 1, 20118,179 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number R243Built Nov 18, 2010 – May 5, 2011
The defect
Volvo IS recalling certain model year 2012 S60 passenger cars manufactured from november 18, 2010, through may 5, 2011. the software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
The risk
Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even though the fuel gauge indicates up to 1/4 of the fuel IS left in the tank. this condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 1, 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.