NHTSA 12V317000 United States
Volvo S80 recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official safety recall 12V317000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V317000
ComponentPower Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Report date2012-07-06
ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo S80 | 2011 | United States |
| Volvo S80 | 2012 | United States |
| Volvo S80 | 2013 | United States |
The problem
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING.
THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The official remedy
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.