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Volvo recall: Equipment

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.

What could happen

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 1-201-768-7300.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V508000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volvo Cars Of N.A. LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 18, 2011
Owners notified
Apr 25, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
20,611
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 15, 2005 to Jul 31, 2011
Part
Equipment › Other › Labels
Maker's own recall number
R247
Safety standard
FMVSS 110

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 .

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