Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The throttle positioning sensor might not be working correctly, which could cause your car's warning light to come on and limit your speed.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car might go into a special 'limp home mode' that reduces your speed unnecessarily, which could be frustrating and inconvenient.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealer, and they will update the software for free to fix the issue.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Original — 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.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →