Volvo Car V70: Engine May Cut Out
Volvo Car Recall Summary Certain 2010-2015 Volvo models (V70, V60, XC70, S60, S80, and XC60) may experience engine stalling at low speeds due to a software problem in the engine and transmission controls. The issue can occur when braking or releasing the accelerator, and in some cases the engine may shut off without warning. Volvo will upgrade the software in affected vehicles to correct the problem.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR V60, VOLVO CAR XC70, VOLVO CAR S60, VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR XC60. Units affected: 384
- Reason
- When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. In extreme cases this may result in the engine cutting out without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-11-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/021393de-3307-4c99-8210-d40d951067bc