NHTSA recall 06V441000
Vehicle speed control
Volvo C70 and 7 more
Reported Nov 15, 2006170,099 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number R155Built Aug 27, 1998 – May 18, 1999
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
The risk
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
The remedy
Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. the recall began on december 29, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.