NHTSA Recall 11V508000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V508000; Date: Oct. 18, 2011
A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volvo C70; 2007 Volvo C70; 2008 Volvo C70; 2009 Volvo C70; 2010 Volvo C70; 2011 Volvo C70; 2012 Volvo C70; 2011 Volvo S60; 2012 Volvo S60
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 20,611
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2010, through April 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims. " these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 23, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Recall Notes:
Volvo safety recall number is r247. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 25, 2012
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