Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V303000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V303000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 8,179 affected units, FUEL PUMP SOFTWARE/POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from november 18, 2010, through may 5, 2011. the software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 1, 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V303000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-06-01T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pump software/possible engine stall
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 8,179

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R243
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 passenger cars manufactured from november 18, 2010, through may 5, 2011. the software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
Consequence Summary: Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even though the fuel gauge indicates up to 1/4 of the fuel is left in the tank. this condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 1, 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hy3c~3k5c~xbpj
NHTSA ID: 11V303000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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