Now Hear This! Volvo Recall
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Volvo Cars N.A. recently announced a recall of about 30,929 S60 vehicles due to an oil pressure sensor problem.
Which Volvo models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles equipped with a 5-cylinder B5254T5 engine, manufactured from June 22, 2010 through May 4, 2012.
What causes the oil pressure sensor problem?
The oil pressure sensor may malfunction due to software problems, and may not alert the driver when oil pressure is low. This is potentially dangerous because the driver may continue to operate the vehicle until it stalls, which can lead to a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, Volvo is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the related problems.
What do I do if my Volvo is one of those affected?
Volvo will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in December 2013. Volvo will update the vehicle’s software to activate the oil pressure sensor, free of charge.
If your Volvo is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Volvo repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Volvo checked and serviced for the defect.
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