Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V441000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 08/20/2001 to 08/22/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 170099 | 12/29/2006 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 11/20/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r155. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 155 | 03/20/2006 | 10019595 | Electronic throttle system software upgrade. *tt | 03/31/2006 | |
| 149 | 03/16/2006 | 149 | 10019591 | Electronic throttle module (etm) extended warranty. *tt | 03/31/2006 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE05041 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/26/2005 | 12/07/2005 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION | ||
| Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. in november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA05021 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/06/2005 | 12/12/2006 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION | 06V441000 | |
| On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 73280 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was advised to the contact that the electronic throttle module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,280 and the current mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 73280 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was advised to the contact that the electronic throttle module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,280 and the current mileage was 77,000. kmj | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 73280 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was advised that the electronic throttle module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,280 and the current mileage was 77,000. dr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 730000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle lounges, stops, no acceleration. volvo refuses to replace failed etm/ecm equipment and software which was installed . *tr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 730000 | ||
| Vehicle lounges, stops, no acceleration. volvo refuses to replace failed etm/ecm equipment and software which was installed . | |||
| 12/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. upon restarting, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic throttle module needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 12/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. upon restarting, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic throttle module needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 140,000. sm. | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Over the past three years or so, i have had four or five incidences involving sudden acceleration of my 2002 volvo station wagon v-70. all have occurred in city driving not on the open highway. once when parking, i almost rammed another parked vehicle because, after applying the brake, my volvo suddenly lurched ahead. i swerved, pressed harder on the brake and put the car in neutral. i then stopped. on other occasions, mostly when coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car slows down and then surges ahead, after applying the brake. once again, to stop the car i had to slam down hard on the brake and put the car into neutral. on other occasions, after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign, the engine revs up to the point that i have to put it into neutral to stop the revving. i have brought the car into the martens volvo dealer and explained the problem each time i brought it in for servicing. they have adjusted the throttle mechanism each time but the problem still persists. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 116331 | 1 | |
| The first incident occurred when my wife and i were picking up my granddaughter at her home located on a steep hillside with a steep drive probably 8 plus degrees. i put the car in reverse and started to back down the drive. i had to back over the concrete drive edge as i had pulled off into the yard to make room for her parents vehicle. to get over the edge i had to press lightly on the accelerator. i have frequently backed down the drive usually in idle. the moment i pressed the accelerator the car immediately went into full throttle. i jammed the gear shift into park , pulled the emergency and pressed as hard as possible on the brake. nothing slowed or even seem to effect the backward acceleration. i hit a railroad tie that was one of many that defined the drive. the front tire literally exploded. i was able to steer down the drive onto the road around a greater than 90 degree turn backwards and up hill. the rim dug into the asphalt , the car stopped and engine shut off. we put on the spare and drove home. two days later, in the same place, i started to back onto the drive as before. i was very much aware of the situation and therefore was very careful to see that there was no overlap of foot on brake and accelerator. i also thought that if that terrible incident were to repeat itself i would turn off the key. when the back tire came in contact with the driveway lip i once again i had to press the accelerator to get on the driveway. same terrible response. this time in addition to jamming into park, pulling the emergency, jamming on the brake, i also turned off the key. none of that evoked any response. this time i was unable to stay on the drive and went over a steep bank on the right side of the drive. the vehicle went through two trees at least 3 in diameter, a white picket fence and fence posts.. it hit the bank at the side of the street and stopped without the release of airbags. my glasses and keys were found in the back seat. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2005 | 39000 | 1 | 01/16/2005 |
| In february of this year, after traveling 1000 miles from connecticut to florida we stopped. when we started again as soon as we pulled out of the parking lot the engine lost power. we where able to get the car to the next parking lot and call volvo service. they came and towed the car 80 miles to jacksonville fl. they had to replace the throttle position sensor. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Upon approaching an intersection brakes were applied to slow the vehicle down. suddenly, while the vehicle was slowing down engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated. consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the acceleration, but it failed to do so. vehicle stopped acceleration when the vehicle smashed into a guard rail. manufacturer was sending a team from n.y. to evaluate the problem. this vehicle was leased through the connecticut family orthopedic office.*ak | |||