NHTSA Recall 12V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V317000; Date: Jul. 6, 2012
This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo S80; 2012 Volvo S80; 2013 Volvo S80
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 1,469
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 2012
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