NHTSA Campaign 00V239000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Filed by VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC..
NHTSA campaign 00V239000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.
- The 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.
- 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).
Vehicles covered by 00V239000 (1)
Volvo (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 00V239000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.