Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V415000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 s80 and xc70 vehicles Includes 286 affected units, Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 s80 and xc70 vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V415000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-08-28T00:00:00

Subject: Tire pressure monitoring system/fmvss 138

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 286

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 256

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V415000

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