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12,000 Volvo S80, XC60, and XC70 Models Recalled Over Stalling Issue
By Source: NHTSA
Sep 8, 2009, 11:59

What a rollercoaster day for Volvo. This morning the attractive new C30 refresh debuted, a highlight to the day for many of us. But those of you with S80, XC60, or XC70 models may have just said goodbye to that highlight. Instead, you have a new worry and will likely want to head to your Volvo dealer at the first possible opportunity. Approximately 12,000 of those vehicles between the 2008 and 2010 model years may have a software glitch that causes a stall, which in turn could cause an accident. Full information from the NHTSA is below.


PRESS RELEASE:

Vehicle Make / Model / Model Year(s):

VOLVO / S80 2008-2010
VOLVO / XC60 2010
VOLVO / XC70 2009-2010

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 28, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V343000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11993

Summary:

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.

Consequence:

IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 31, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALERS¿ INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes:

VOLVO RECALL NO. R215. 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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