- Volvo is recalling 6,000 2011-year vehicles for sudden engine stalling.
- S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 are included in the recall.
- The recall is expected to begin on December 10.
WASHINGTON — Volvo is recalling 6,046 2011 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles because of sudden engine stall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The software calibration for the fuel cutoff functionality in the engine control module is too sensitive," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "Sudden engine stall could occur, increasing the risk of a crash."
In other documentation filed with the federal government, Volvo explained that the problem occurs when the driver is braking "during city driving and/or releases the accelerator pedal."
"The engine idle speed may drop, resulting in a sudden engine stall without any prior warning," it said. "If this condition occurs, the transmission control unit will enter a temporary protection mode in order to prevent damage to the vehicle's transmission. When starting the vehicle again, the driver can operate the vehicle safely home or to an authorized Volvo repair facility, but may experience a louder than usual transmission and a harder gear engagement."
Volvo said it has not received any reports alleging a crash, injury or fatality due to this condition.
Volvo dealers will update the engine control module and transmission control module with new software. The recall is expected to begin on December 10. Owners can contact Volvo at (800) 458-1552.
Inside Line says: If you own one of the aforementioned 2011 Volvo vehicles, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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juan_mx says:
06:08 AM, 11/30/2010
This sounds like a 1970's recall, when the first EFI systems became popular.