Vehicle recall 11V303000 · June 1, 2011
2012 Volvo S60
The software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 S60 passenger cars manufactured from November 18, 2010, through may 5, 2011. The software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.
- Consequence
- Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even though the fuel gauge indicates up to 1/4 of the fuel is left in the tank. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 1, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
- Notes
- Volvo's recall campaign number is R243.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V303000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R243
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,179
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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