Volvo Car Xc70: Stalling And Loss Of Steering Power Assistance
Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 57,896 vehicles including XC70, V60CC, S60, XC60, S60CC, V70, and V60 models sold in the United Kingdom due to a software issue that may cause the engine to stall and restart while driving. The problem can also disrupt electrical systems, including the instrument cluster and infotainment system, and may cause loss of power steering assistance. Volvo will resolve this by upgrading the software in the affected vehicles' control units.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR XC70, VOLVO CAR V60CC, VOLVO CAR S60, VOLVO CAR XC60, VOLVO CAR S60CC, VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR V60. Units affected: 57,896
- Reason
- Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. This could also cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster infotainment system and loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-02-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ef77fea7-d126-41ee-91f7-276a73855d31