Volvo Recalls Due to Incorrect Labels

October 22, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLVO / VHD     2008-2011
     VOLVO / VNL     2008-2011
     VOLVO / VNM     2008-2011
     VOLVO / VT     2008-2010
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 08, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V492000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1926
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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 .

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