Volvo Labels Recall 03V305000 (3,499 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." The tire pressure label is incorrect. These vehicles did not have the "max load vehicle capacity weight" information on the label.

The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

The fix

Owners will be provided with a corrected label. If the owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. Owner notification began on december 8, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Contacts

Volvo recall no. 123. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V305000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Volvo S60	189	9	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2002 Volvo S60

189

Questions

Is the 03V305000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO CARS OF N.A..'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V305000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V305000 announced?

VOLVO CARS OF N.A.. reported it to NHTSA on August 21, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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