Volvo recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo S80 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V317000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Cars Of N.A. LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,469
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- 255
Notes
The volvo recall campaign number is 255.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Air bags Sep 30, 2021
- Volvo recall: Air bags Nov 4, 2020
- Volvo recall: Seat belts Jun 30, 2020
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2015
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Aug 21, 2013
- Volvo recall: Tires Aug 28, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.