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NHTSARecalled Aug 24, 2000 · #00V239000

VOLVO CARS/TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

Product details

Product
VOLVO CARS/TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice