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NHTSA 07V566📅 Dec 13, 2007

2008 Volvo XC70 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the wheel information label located on the rear driver's side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.

💥 The risk

The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it applies are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating and with rims of appropriate size and type designation.

🔧 The fix

Owners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer CAN install the label for them. The recall began on january 31, 2008. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V566000
Manufacturer recall #
186
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
1,695
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-458-1552
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 31, 2008
Built
Apr 19, 2007 – Sep 18, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Volvo recall no. 186.customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V566 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V566?

2008 Volvo XC70. 1,695 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-1552.