Recall 11V-508
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2006 to 2012 Volvo C70 and 1 other model: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-508
- Reported
- October 18, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 20,611 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo safety recall number is r247.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .