Volvo recall: Tires
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo S80 2013
- Volvo Xc70 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V415000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Cars Of N.A., LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 28, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 12, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 286
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Maker's own recall number
- 256
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 138
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Air bags Sep 30, 2021
- Volvo recall: Air bags Nov 4, 2020
- Volvo recall: Seat belts Jun 30, 2020
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2015
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Aug 21, 2013
- Volvo recall: Power train Jul 6, 2012
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.