NHTSA Recall 12V415000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V415000; Date: Aug. 28, 2012
A malfunctioning tpms cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volvo S80; 2013 Volvo XC70
Component: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. , Llc
Affected Units:: 286
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 s80 and xc70 vehicles. A software error within the central electronic module (cem) will result in the "tpms service required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the tire pressure monitoring system from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system. "
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's tpms. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo's safety recall number is 256. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 12, 2012
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