Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130429
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130719
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
7767
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20131003
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Volvo Car USA LLC
Report Received Date
20130821
Record Creation Date
20130826
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
Consequence Summary
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.