Electrical system
- Component
- Electrical system
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 7,767
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2013-08-21
- Owners notified
- 2013-10-03
Defect description
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
Safety risk
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.