2000 Volvo V70 recall: latch
Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 24, 2000. It covers about 4,957 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,957
- reported
- Aug 24, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 29, 2000
- related complaints
- 7
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
- 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.
- Risk
- The tailgate may not lock properly.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V239000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 00V239000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Volvo V70 latch?
Yes. Recall 00V239000, reported on August 24, 2000, covers about 4,957 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V239000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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