NHTSA Recall 08V032000: Labels (equipment)
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo V70.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V032000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 189 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | January 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.
Safety risk
This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo recall no. 189.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V032000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.