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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251329-volvo-s80-2013-recall-tires · Recall date August 28, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V415000
“VOLVO S80 (2013) recall — Tires.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 28, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251329-volvo-s80-2013-recall-tires. Based on NHTSA recall 12V415000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V415000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V415000 — Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC VOLVO S80 (2013) recall — Tires Hello, I own a VOLVO S80 (2013) recall — Tires that is covered by recall 12V415000 from Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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