Volvo S80, XC70 (2013): Tires
Recall 12V415000 · Aug 28, 2012 · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
286
vehicles affected
286
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V415000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2012
- Maker
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
- Units affected
- 286
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V415000?
2 models: Volvo S80 (2013), Volvo XC70 (2013), about 286 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V415000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.