Volvo Recall 10V492000: Equipment, Other, Labels
NHTSA recall 10V492000 · announced October 12, 2010 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 1,926 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2008 Volvo Vhd
- 2009 Volvo Vhd
- 2010 Volvo Vhd
- 2011 Volvo Vhd
- 2008 Volvo Vnl
- 2009 Volvo Vnl
- 2010 Volvo Vnl
- 2011 Volvo Vnl
- 2008 Volvo Vnm
- 2009 Volvo Vnm
- 2010 Volvo Vnm
- 2011 Volvo Vnm
- 2008 Volvo Vt
- 2009 Volvo Vt
- 2010 Volvo Vt
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.