Other: labelsRecall 13V-084 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC recall 13V-084 covers 7 Volvo vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
The risk
With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.
The fix
Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 7, 2013 to January 7, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.