Brake Light problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the rear brake lights intermittently failed to function. The brake warning light illuminated check rear brake lights. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not covered under the campaign number:04v051000 (exterior lighting) and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 206,000. Aw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70xc. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was engaged; however the exterior lower brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall associated with the 2002 Volvo V70 model years. The NHTSA campaign id number was 04v051000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Js.

The left & right brake lights fail to come on when the brake is pressed. The high position light still comes on. This failure of the brakes lights can result in a wreck. Volvo replaced a faulty relay which corrected the problem. This problem is the exact problem that is addressed in a Volvo recall (see below) for 2002 models of this vehicle. The recall should be extended to include the 2001 model. 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Volvo recall no. R131.

Was nearly hit in rear when coming to a stop at a stop sign due to failure of brake lamps to light and warn driver behind me. Driver behind me skidded off to the side of the road. He flagged me down to advise me that the brake lights on my 2001 Volvo xc70 did not work. For this I was thankful. Investigation as to why the brake lamps failed to light, led to replacement of both lower lamps and checking the brake light switch for proper continuity. Brake lights still do not work. Application of the brake pedal results in no power being applied to the brake lamps. The switch is supplying power but not to the lamps. Further investigation has shown that there is a recall for the same identical problem for the 2002 model, NHTSA case 04v051000, Volvo recall r131. The resolution is the replacement of relays manufactured by tyco electronics which do not meet the original Volvo design specifications. My complaint is that my vehicle and others have probably been equipped with these same defective relays and, after calling Volvo customer care, Volvo refuses to resolve this serious safety issue by not including my vehicle in this recall, which is the first year of this model design change over. I am going to follow through on making the appropriate repairs for the safety of my family.

: while braking the check brake lights warning illuminates. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v051000, regarding the brake lights. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/10/2006 - the right and left brake lights did not work, only the center brake light worked.

When I step on the brakes, sometimes I get a warning on my dashboard to check brake lights, when I check, I get the warning whenever the left and right brake lights do not light up, and only the center does. If I press multiple times they may work. I found a similar recall on the 2002 model, I have the 2001 model the number is 04v051000.