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NHTSARecalled Nov 17, 2010 · #10V579000

TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Model numbers
XC70, XC60
UPCs

What you should 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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