2012 Volvo S60 and Volvo XC60 recall: body
Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on March 14, 2012. It covers about 2,742 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,742
- reported
- Mar 14, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 25, 2012
- related complaints
- 11
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 and xc60 passenger vehicles. An incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicles undercarriage.
- Risk
- If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuels lines and cause fuel leakage, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle undercarriage, and if excessive underbody coating is found in the fuel line area, it will be removed. If the inspection reveals that the fuel lines are damaged, they will be replaced. The safety recall began on april 25, 2012. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 12V101000
Affected vehicles
- Volvo S60 2012 2012
- Volvo XC60 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 12V101000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Volvo S60 and Volvo XC60 body?
Yes. Recall 12V101000, reported on March 14, 2012, covers about 2,742 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V101000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle undercarriage, and if excessive underbody coating is found in the fuel line area, it will be removed. If the inspection reveals that the fuel lines are damaged, they will be replaced. The safety recall began on april 25, 2012. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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