01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Volvo S80 recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V378000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- June 30, 2020
- Potential units
- 308,260campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Owner notification: December 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
NHTSA 12V317000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- July 6, 2012
- Potential units
- 1,469campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: August 10, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V579000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- November 17, 2010
- Potential units
- 6,046campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, s80, s60, xc70 and xc60 vehicles. the software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ecm) is too sensitive.
Why it matters: Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ecm and tcm with new software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 10, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].
Owner notification: December 13, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V489000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- October 13, 2010
- Potential units
- 9,746campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. there may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 20, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Owner notification: October 20, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH