Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Volvo Recalls 2012 S60 for Stalling Concerns


Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S60 2012

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Mfr's Report Date: MAY 26, 2011

NHTSA Action Number:N/A Component:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number of Units Affected:7,558

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:

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THERE MAY BE ENGINE HESITATION AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES UP TO 1/4 OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANK. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy:

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS

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