The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V579000·Announced 2010-11-17

Volvo Recalls 2011 Models Due to Engine Stall Risk

Volvo is recalling 2011 S60, S80, XC60, and XC70 vehicles because sensitive engine software may cause sudden stalling, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sudden engine stall increasing crash risk) where the source text does not report that injury has yet occurred, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2011 S80, S60, XC70, and XC60 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality within the engine control module (ECM), which is described as being too sensitive.

This defect could cause the engine to stall suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the ECM and transmission control module (TCM) with new software free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before December 10, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC60, XC70, S60, S80
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Control Module
Hazard
Affected units
6,046

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • XC60
  • XC70
  • S60
  • S80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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