Component Description
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
0
End Date Of Manufacturing
0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
286
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20121012
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Volvo Car USA LLC
Report Received Date
20120828
Record Creation Date
20120828
Regulation Part Number
571
Defect Summary
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."
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Volvo's safety recall number is 256.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.
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