NHTSA recall 00V-239 (00V239000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported August 24, 2000 - about 4,957 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 00V239000
- Also written as
- 00V-239
- Manufacturer number
- 100
- Reported
- August 24, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,957
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-239 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.