Recall 08V-032: 2008 Volvo V70, 2008 Volvo XC70

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 28, 2008, covering about 1,900 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-032
Report date
Jan 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
1,900
Owners notified
Feb 20, 2008

The problem

Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.

The risk

This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.

The fix

Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

Volvo recall no. 189.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V032000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo V702008All years
Volvo XC702008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-032?

Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.

How is recall 08V-032 fixed?

Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.