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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V579000

2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo Xc70 | 2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Volvo S80 — Engine and engine cooling

Published November 19, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 17, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V579000, published November 19, 2010 and initiated November 17, 2010. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo Xc70 | 2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Volvo S80 — Engine and engine cooling.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
XC60
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Lot
2011 VOLVO XC60 | 2011 VOLVO XC70 | 2011 VOLVO S60 | 2011 VOLVO S80
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Volvo Xc60 | 2011 Volvo Xc70 | 2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Volvo S80 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V579000 on November 19, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: XC60.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)