VOLVO S80 2013: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V415000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | S80 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-10-12 | 2012-08-28 | 2012-08-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 256
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 286
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 138
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."
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.
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.
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.
