NHTSA Complaint #11519617 — 2016 VOLVO S60 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11519617
Vehicle	2016 VOLVO S60
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 29, 2022
Date Filed	April 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The alternator seized on the highway snapping the serpentine belt which got sucked into the timing and stopped the car in the left lane at highway speed. The timing guard failed allowing the belt to damage the timing. Volvo says it needs a head job I have possession of the vehicle and all maintenance records. Cars behind me dodged onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me. There was no warning. Furthermore this is a known problem a quick search of Volvo forums turned up over a dozen cars with insufficient timing guards

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