The risk
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.
Product: Volvo cars, models S60, V60, S90, S90L and V90 Recharge, equipped with PHEV.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 29/07/2021
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
Other injuries alerts in 2021
427 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
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| A12/01804/21 24 Dec 2021 | Mazda 6 |
| A12/01805/21 24 Dec 2021 | Mazda BT 50 |
| A12/01806/21 24 Dec 2021 | Tesla Model 3, Model Y |
| A12/01807/21 24 Dec 2021 | Tesla Model 3 |
| A12/01837/21 24 Dec 2021 | Porsche Taycan |
| A12/01843/21 24 Dec 2021 | Hyundai Tucson |
Who notified alerts in 2021
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 363 |
| France | 82 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 22 |
| Austria | 11 |
| Belgium | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2021
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122 EU Safety Gate alerts for Volvo since 2006; the most were issued in 2010 (14).
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