Volvo is recalling 8,133 cars for electrical gremlins that can cause the headlights, wipers and other features to malfunction, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.On 2014 Volvo S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 models with keyless ignition, one of the main computers can essentially go berserk when the engine is started. Error messages for the alarm system and other functions may appear on the instrument panel, and the windshield wipers may switch on for no reason. The turn signals, high beams and cruise control may not work, the headlights may stay on low beams continuously, and the battery could drain. Volvo says owners may experience some or all of these problems at once.
A total of 7,767 cars are affected in the U.S., with the remainder in Canada. Dealers will update the computer software at a date yet to be determined. Owners can call Volvo at 1-800-458-1552, or simply live with the fact that their cars are going haywire until the recall notices are mailed out.
Volvo has been free of major recalls this year. In March 2012, the automaker recalled 17,000 of the same models for a loose wire that could disable the airbags. In July 2012, NHTSA fined Volvo $1.5 million for allegedly delaying action on seven recalls, including the airbag recall.
[Source: NHTSA]
Source: MSN
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