NHTSA Recall 00V239000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V239000; Date: Aug. 24, 2000
The tailgate may not lock properly.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volvo V70
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,957
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2000
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