Recall number R/2010/201


There are 4430 VOLVO CAR vehicles affected by the recall R/2010/201.

This recall was issued on November 5th, 2010 and all the details of this VOLVO CAR recall (R/2010/201 - ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE WITHOUT WARNING.) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2010/201

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2010-11-05

Reason for concern

ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Reason for recall

It is possible that the engine oil level may rise above its maximum level due to overfilling and/or dilution by fuel. This may result in the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal has been released. In extreme cases it is possible that the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and carry out an Engine Control Module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. The new ECM upgrade will improve adaption of different blends of fuel and include a dashboard text warning message if the oil level reaches too high a level.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VOLVO CAR dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VOLVO CAR service.

VOLVO CAR Reference ID

R29149

Number of affected VOLVO CAR cars

4430

VOLVO CAR vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
S80
V70
XC60
XC70


Others recall actions for VOLVO CAR

Currently there are 31 models of vehicles manufactured by VOLVO CAR that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from VOLVO CAR.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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