NHTSA Recall 06V441000: Vehicle speed control
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170,099 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Volvo C70.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V441000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R155 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | November 15, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
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.
Notes
Volvo recall no. R155. Customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V441000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo C70 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Volvo C70 Convertible | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Volvo S60 | 2001, 2002 |
| Volvo S70 | 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo S80 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Volvo V70 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Volvo V70XC | 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.