Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V239000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-08-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V239000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,957
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-24
Owners notified
2000-09-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN STATION WAGONS, THE TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED WHICH, IN COMBINATION WITH COLD TEMPERATURES, COULD CAUSE IMPROPER LOCKING OF THE TAILGATE.

Safety risk

THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE TAILGATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

VOLVO RECALL NO. 100.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volvo V702000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.