NHTSA Campaign 10V492000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Oct 12, 2010 · 1,926 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2008 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VHD | 2009 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VHD | 2010 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VHD | 2011 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2008 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2009 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2010 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2011 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2008 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2009 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2010 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2011 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VT | 2008 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VT | 2009 | 1,926 |
| VOLVO | VT | 2010 | 1,926 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V492000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.