NHTSARecalled Jul 6, 2012 · #12V317000
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.