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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V508📅 Oct 21, 2011

2006–2012 Volvo C70 & 2011–2012 Volvo S60 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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 1-201-768-7300.

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
11V508000
Manufacturer recall #
R247
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
20,611
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 25, 2012
Built
Nov 15, 2005 – Jul 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 11V508 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 11V508?

2006–2012 Volvo C70 & 2011–2012 Volvo S60. 20,611 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.