Recall 04V-051
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2002 Volvo V70 and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-051
- Reported
- February 2, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 3,242 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo recall no. R131.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo V70 2002
- Volvo V70XC 2002