Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V343000 Reported September 1, 2009

Central electronic module software

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 11,993 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V343000
Manufacturer Campaign
R215
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
11,993
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 1, 2009

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2009. vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V343000 or campaign R215.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V343000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V343000?

NHTSA recall 09V343000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 1, 2009. It addresses: Central electronic module software. The recall affects approximately 11,993 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V343000 or the manufacturer campaign number R215. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.