Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2004 Volvo S60

2004 Volvo S60r, experience total engine shutdown at approximately 30 mph the vehicle just quit running. Cw a diagnostic investigation by the dealer, confirmed the fuel pressure sensor was at fault. The sensor was replaced at a cost of $ 420. 69. The consumer inquired about a recall. However, he was informed his vehicle was not included in recall # 07v226000.

In July of 2009 during the washington state heat wave, where temperatures reached 104, my 2004 Volvo S60r experienced a engine shutdown on the freeway that was described in a recall (07v226000) for my model and year. My vehicles VIN was not part of the vehicles that were part of the recall however I think you should expand the range since my vehicle also had the fuel pressure sensor replaced to solve the issue. I still have the part if you want to examine it. I have read the consequences part of the recall (07v226000) and that is exactly what I experienced.

I-55 south shortly before weber road exit I was on the left lane traveling 30 mph, decided to change to middle lane, signaled and while in process of lane change, car started to go out of control. Then steered to the left, and was heading towards cement divider. To avoid that I steered right, at this point car started to do 360. Could not control and was moving to face oncoming semi truck from middle lane. The semi truck slammed into the right side (headlight/tire) area of my car Volvo S60 model year 2004 and stopped the car. Both airbags deployed - driver and passenger airbag. Only person in car was me. Prior to the crash I experienced and felt that the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and as a result the stud and nut that secured spindle may lose their initial axial tension. Under certain and particular driving conditions such as weather conditions remaining severe with heavy snow storm, steering might become less responsible and the driver may experience difficulty in controlling the steering. This driving condition could have been the approximate cause that lead to separation between control arm and the spindle which had ultimately resulted in a "total crash". I also tried to apply brake. Loss of brake fluid, as a result of failure of sealed cardone master cylinder with fluid leaking from brake had resulted in crash. I also observed cruise control sensor failure, after I turned it "on", then it shuts off by itself, again I have to turn on. While driving at rate 60 to 65 miles I observed a kind of noise and vibrations under hood. Possibly the fuel pressure sensor located of the fuel rail may transmit incorrect signal to the engine control module. I of the opinion that this might be one of the contributing factor responsible for stalling of engine without any warning and has caused a total crash on the freeway. Failure of the fuel pressure sensor might have cracked due to temperature changes and excessive vibrations and that caused crash.

Cars shut off on two separate occasions with out a moments notice within a two week period, once at a stop sign another time in stop and go traffic on a major highway. I have only owned this car for less than two months. There are no signals or codes listed on the car as to why it shut off. Car doesn't have problem restarting at all. Volvo dealer has listed this car as up to date with all recalls. Issue is yet to be resolved, due to mechanic's not experiencing the shut off point they are failing to diagnose the situation period. My safety is 1st, however my car may shut off at any point, so I do not feel safe in this car at all.

2004 Volvo 60 series engine shuts off while driving. The consumer stated she received a recall in the mail describing the same problem that she experienced.