NHTSA Recall 04V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V051000; Date: Feb. 2, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Volvo V70; 2002 Volvo V70xc
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 3,242
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 23, 2004
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