Recall 00V239000: 2000 Volvo V70

Report received

Aug 24, 2000

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of na, inc.

Potentially affected

4,957vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Volvo V7093 complaints