| Make : VOLVO | Model : V70 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990501 - 19990831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V239000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000929 | Date Received by ODI: 20000824 | Date Added to Database: 20000825 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4957 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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