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NHTSA recall 03V284000 · announced August 1, 2003 · filed by Volvo Cars Of N.a. Llc. · 220,407 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
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 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. 124.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2001 Volvo S40
- 2002 Volvo S40
- 2003 Volvo S40
- 2004 Volvo S40
- 2001 Volvo S60
- 2002 Volvo S60
- 2003 Volvo S60
- 2003 Volvo S80
- 2001 Volvo V40
- 2002 Volvo V40
- 2003 Volvo V40
- 2004 Volvo V40
- 2001 Volvo V70
- 2002 Volvo V70
- 2003 Volvo V70
- 2001 Volvo Xc70
- 2002 Volvo Xc70
- 2003 Volvo Xc70
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.