NHTSA recall 12V317000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Volvo S80
Reported Jul 6, 20121,469 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number 255
The defect
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.
The risk
This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.