Recall 11V508 covers 20,611 2006-2012 Volvo C70 and S60 vehicles with incorrect spare-tire labels. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 20,611 vehicles: 2006-2012 C70 models and 2011-2012 S60 models equipped with the optional accessory spare tire kit because the tire and rim label has incorrect information. The misprinted label can lead to improper tire inflation, tire failure, and a higher crash risk; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire information label on 2006-2012 Volvo C70 and S60 vehicles tells an owner or service desk which tire and rim information applies to the vehicle. For a car equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit, that label is supposed to match the spare tire setup as well as the vehicle's regular tires. The label is part of the information required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
On affected Volvo vehicles, the label does not contain the correct information for cars equipped with that optional spare tire and wheel kit. The spare tire itself is not described as the defective part in this recall. The problem is that the vehicle carries incorrect tire and rim information for that equipment, which can lead an owner or technician to rely on the wrong label details when checking the spare.
There is no warning sign before failure. This recall is about incorrect information on the vehicle label, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom before finding the wrong label information.
Who's affected?
Covers C70 cars from 2006 through 2012 and S60 cars from 2011 through 2012, all tied to the vehicle label.
| 2009 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Volvo S60 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 20,611 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
A misprinted tire label can point owners toward the wrong tire pressure. Improper inflation can cause tire failure and increase crash risk. Keep tire pressure matched to the corrected Volvo label and schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2012 Volvo C70 or S60 is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Volvo owner letter if you have not received one, and keep it with your vehicle records.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask whether recall number 11V508 can be completed for your VIN.
- Schedule the free label inspection and tire-information label installation that corrects the spare-tire kit information.
- Keep the tires inflated to the pressure listed for your vehicle until the dealer confirms the label is correct.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician inspects the vehicle for the spare tire and wheel kit information label and installs the correct label as needed. Volvo's remedy says this recall work is free and that the safety recall began on February 23, 2012. Because this input does not show the repair as currently available, confirm the campaign with your Volvo dealer before planning the visit. Once the repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered.
Timeline
| October 18, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V508?
Recall 11V508 covers 20,611 2006-2012 Volvo C70 and S60 vehicles equipped with the optional spare tire kit and an incorrect tire information label. The wrong label can lead to improper tire inflation, tire failure, and increased crash risk. Volvo dealers inspect the label and install the correct one for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2012 Volvo C70 or S60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V508. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the tire information label inspection and replacement under recall 11V508. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo dealers inspect the vehicle and install the correct tire information label as needed for free. Reference recall 11V508 when you contact the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper tire inflation from an incorrect label. Incorrect inflation can damage a tire or cause tire failure, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, have a Volvo dealer inspect the label and install the correct one for free.
What if I bought this Volvo used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your C70 or S60 is included, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall 11V508 when you schedule the label inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V508000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-201-768-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V508 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V508000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →