Volvo recalling various models due to a defect in the central electronic module (CEM) that can cause a crash.

Report Date : September 4, 2009 at 11:48 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 09V343000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VOLVO / S80 2008-2010

VOLVO / XC60 2009-2010

VOLVO / XC70 2009-2010

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 28, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V343000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11993

Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING ITS 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.

Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 31, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALERS¿ INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes:
VOLVO RECALL NO. R215. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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