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2013 Volvo Xc60 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles, manufactured on January 7, 2013. The product identification labels were printed with the incorrect manufacture year. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

    Possible Effects

    With an incorrect date of manufacture on the certification label, the vehicle owner may not be to determine if they are affected by future vehicle recalls, increasing their risk of a crash of injury.

    Action

    Volvo has quarantined the affected vehicles and will install correct labels prior to sale. The recall began during March 2013. Owner notification letters will not be sent.

    Notes

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    2013-01-07 - 2013-01-07

    Vehicles Affected

    7
  2. Recall Description

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.

    Possible Effects

    If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver''s visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action

    These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Notes

    The Volvo recall campaign number is 257. Consumers 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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

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    Vehicles Affected

    9