Volvo recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the tire description may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label.
What could happen
The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. The safety recall began on february 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2008–2011
- Volvo Vnl 2008–2011
- Volvo Vnm 2008–2011
- Volvo Vt 2008–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V492000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 12, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 25, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,926
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 13, 2007 to Mar 26, 2010
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1005
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
Notes
Volvo safety recall no. Rvxx1005.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Aug 29, 2017
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, air Dec 22, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Dec 22, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Jun 27, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Feb 19, 2016
- Volvo recall: Steering Feb 17, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.