Recall 06V375000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volvo/S60 2005-2006

Volvo/S80 2005-2006

Volvo/V70 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V375000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 26, 2006
COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 19700

SUMMARY:
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.' The label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.

CONSEQUENCE:
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

NOTES:
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.