New Generation Automatic Transmission TF80, Policy For Transmission Repairs (SMB40-001)

Publication date: 2012-10-25
Reference number: SMB40-001

NEW GENERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TF80, POLICY FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SMB 40-001, Date of Issue: October 25, 2012

VOLVO:	All Models
GROUP:	40
NO.:	001
Related Ref. Number(s):	TJ 23342

SERVICE INFORMATION

The Gen II AW TF80 transmission has been added to the VRC2 Prior Approval application for all vehicles with Gen II TF80 transmission. The TJ reference has also been updated. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.

DESCRIPTION

For quality assurance, do not perform any warranty repairs, except Transmission Control Module (TCM) replacements, on the transmissions with the Gen II TF80 automatic transmission (see Vehicle Types in header) until further notice. This update to the policy will begin on October 29th, 2012.

In any case of a malfunction of this transmission, the Prior Approval Department must be contacted using the Prior Approval application found on VRC2. This does not include TCM replacements.

To find this application, log into VRC2, choose the Service tab, choose Technical on the left side of the screen, and then choose Prior Approvals.

SERVICE

Before calling prior approval:

Analyze the customer's concern and reference any related TJs.
1. See TJ 16761 for all TCM SW Upgrades
2. See TJ 26840 for TCM SW specifically created for harsh 5-4 downshift, harsh engagement at a standstill, TCM-P089500, and harsh garage (N-D) shifts.
Perform diagnostics as described in VIDA but do not remove any part of the transmission. This does not include the TCM .
Fill out and submit the form on VRC2.

The Prior Approval department will decide on any further action.