Volvo Recalls 2012 S60 and XC60 for Fuel Line Fire Risk
Volvo is recalling 2012 S60 and XC60 vehicles because underbody coating may damage fuel lines, causing leaks and increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can cause fuel leakage and increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects leading to severe hazards.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2012 S60 and XC60 passenger vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where an incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from the vehicle's undercarriage.
If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuel lines and cause fuel leakage, which increases the risk of a fire. The safety recall began on April 25, 2012.
Dealers will inspect the vehicle undercarriage. If excessive underbody coating is found in the fuel line area, it will be removed. If the inspection reveals that the fuel lines are damaged, they will be replaced. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care Center at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO S60, XC60
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Affected units
- 2,742
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 (2)
- S60
- XC60
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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