VOLVO V70 2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V70 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-23 | 2004-02-02 | 2004-02-06 |
Production Dates: 2002-05-13 - 2002-06-28
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R131
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3242
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R131.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
