Tailgate Latch problems of the 2000 Volvo V70

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the tailgate mechanisim was defective and would not lock in cold weather. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and current mileage was 104,006. Updated 2/23/09 updated 02/25/09.

1) when rear hatch door is opened in cold weather it fails to latch properly 2) rear hatch door fails to latch 3) Volvo dealer lubricated latch which fails to solve the problem. In addition, a recall for this exact problem exists, however, my VIN does not qualify.

There is a current recall on hatch door latches on 2000 Volvo V70's. I have a 2000 Volvo V70 xc and the Volvo people are telling me that there is not a recall on that vehicle. I called a local Volvo dealer today and they said that the two vehicles have the same latch system our latch is not working properly and our idiot light now comes on telling us the back latch is not shut when it is. I am nervous that the back hatch is going to open up when we are driving down the road.

Rear locking mechanism broke . Rear locking light illuminated, and lock was not locking completely. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, dealer did nothing to assist the consumer. Recall 00v239000 concerning tailgate locking mechanism was issued.

The tailgate locking mechanism was defective, it will not lock properly. Also, the inside panel was falling off. Currently, manufacturer issued a recall. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Recall#00v239000.

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to latch when closed. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new locking mechanism, but that her VIN was excluded from recall # 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The current mileage is 82,000 and failure mileage was 32,000.

Tailgate door will not lock properly, and in cold weather door alarm will go off because the door is not closed. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.