Recall 03V-284
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2001 to 2004 Volvo S40 and 5 other models: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-284
- Reported
- August 1, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 220,407 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).