Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your Volvo S60 or XC60 model year 2012 may have a problem with the underbody coating, which can cause rigid ice-like structures to hang from the undercarriage.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unchecked, this can lead to fuel lines getting damaged, causing fuel leakage and potentially resulting in a fire.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect the undercarriage, remove any excessive coating, and replace the fuel lines if necessary, all at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — 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.
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