Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The throttle positioning sensor in your vehicle helps control how far the accelerator pedal moves. In some cases, this sensor may not work properly, and a dirty throttle housing or software issue could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a warning light will turn on, and your vehicle may go into a reduced power mode, which could make it harder to accelerate or control while driving.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix this issue, and you won't have to pay a thing. This update will help prevent the warning light and reduced power mode from coming on unnecessarily.
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.
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