S60, V60, S90, S90L, V90 Recharge

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/01189/21
BrandVolvo
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginSweden
Model NumberTypes: 224, 225, 234, 235, 238.
Published13 August 2021

Risk Description

The fuel tank under-pressure is not properly released when needed due to a software error in the Engine Control Module (ECM), which may cause excessive deformation and compression of the fuel tank .As a result the engine may stall while the Driver Information Module (DIM) indicates 150 to 250 km to stop, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in theRegulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehiclesand their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technicalunits intended for such vehicles.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/07/2021

Product Description

Volvo cars, models S60, V60, S90, S90L and V90 Recharge, equipped with PHEV.

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