The problem
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.
The risk
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-441 (06V441000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R155 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | November 15, 2006 |
| Owners notified | December 29, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 170,099 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
- 1999 Volvo C70 acceleration problems 9
- 2000 Volvo C70 acceleration problems 11
- 2001 Volvo C70 acceleration problems 8
- 2002 Volvo C70 acceleration problems 1
- 2001 Volvo S60 acceleration problems 42
- 2002 Volvo S60 acceleration problems 20
- 1999 Volvo S70 acceleration problems 66
- 2000 Volvo S70 acceleration problems 70
- 1999 Volvo S80 acceleration problems 53
- 2000 Volvo S80 acceleration problems 93
- 2001 Volvo S80 acceleration problems 64
- 1999 Volvo V70 acceleration problems 53
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-441 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 170,099 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.