NHTSA recall 09V343000
Electrical System · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
The fix: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Volvo S80, 2009 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo Xc60, 2009 Volvo Xc70, 2010 Volvo Xc70.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V343000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.