Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V032000 Reported January 28, 2008

Integrated child booster seat labeling/fmvss 213

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Equipment · 1,900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V032000
Manufacturer Campaign
189
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,900
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.

Safety Consequence

This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V032000 or campaign 189.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V032000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V032000?

NHTSA recall 08V032000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on January 28, 2008. It addresses: Integrated child booster seat labeling/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 1,900 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V032000 or the manufacturer campaign number 189. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.