Volvo S80 2012

Model S80 made in 2012 by Volvo got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12V075000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 05/16/2011 to 10/04/2011V (Vehicle)1116804/12/2012MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60, xc60, s80 and xc70 vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2011, through october 6, 2011. in these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. as a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.
Corrective SummaryVolvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the seat wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 12, 2012. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesThe volvo recall campaign number is 250.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
12V317000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)146908/10/2012MFRVolvo Cars of N.A., LLC07/06/201207/06/2012
Defect SummaryVolvo 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.
Consequence SummaryThis may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesThe volvo recall campaign number is 255.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TJ-2609103/29/201210043879Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe04/30/2012
RTJ-2075606/11/2012TJ-20756-210032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TJ-2609103/29/201210043879Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe04/30/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TJ-24643.1.504/10/201210044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe05/15/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
SC-25308/02/201210045348Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. when a/c system is operational, there would be a grinding or growling type of noise due to an incorrect adjustment specification of the thermal expansion valve (txv). *pe08/28/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TJ-2609103/27/201210043899Volvo: hesitation upon acceleration. *kb05/01/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
PB64-25204/24/2012SC64-25210044088Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js updated05/09/2012
US2621804/19/201210044082Volvo: volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering (ehpas) pump, may absorb water and expose the pump housing to moisture. over a long period of time this could negatively affect the ope05/09/2012
PB64-25204/24/201210044088Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js05/09/2012
SMB-64-25204/24/201210044090Volvo: service campaign. volvo cars north america, llc on behalf of volvo car corporation, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js05/09/2012
PB64-25204/24/2012SC64-25210044088Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-205/09/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR
TJ-2533611/28/201210047942Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. m12/10/2012