2011 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S80 | 2013 Volvo S80 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published July 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 6, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V317000, published July 6, 2012. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2011 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S80 | 2013 Volvo S80 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
What's the hazard
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 to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- S80
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 VOLVO S80 | 2012 VOLVO S80 | 2013 VOLVO S80
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S80 | 2013 Volvo S80 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V317000 on July 6, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: S80.