2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Volvo Xc70 | 2012 Volvo Xc60 — Electrical system: wiring
Published February 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V075000, published February 28, 2012. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Volvo Xc70 | 2012 Volvo Xc60 — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.
What to do
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- S80
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 VOLVO S80 | 2012 VOLVO S60 | 2012 VOLVO XC70 | 2012 VOLVO XC60
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Volvo Xc70 | 2012 Volvo Xc60 — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V075000 on February 28, 2012. Reported hazard: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.
What should I do if I have this product?
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: S80.