NHTSA recall 10V-579 (10V579000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported November 17, 2010 - about 6,046 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V579000
Also written as: 10V-579
Manufacturer number: R234
Reported: November 17, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~6,046
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-579 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volvo S60 - 2011

Volvo S80 - 2011

Volvo XC60 - 2011

Volvo XC70 - 2011

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.