VOLVO V70 2000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V239000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V70 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-29 | 2000-08-24 | 2000-08-25 |
Production Dates: 1999-05-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4957
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.
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.
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'.
