Recall 00V-239
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 2000 Volvo V70: Latches/locks/linkages (tailgate, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-239
- Reported
- August 24, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,957 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo recall no. 100.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo V70 2000