NHTSA recall 03V-284 (03V284000)

equipment recall reported August 1, 2003 - about 220,407 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V284000
Also written as: 03V-284
Manufacturer number: 124
Reported: August 1, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~220,407
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-284 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Volvo S40 - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Volvo S60 - 2001, 2002, 2003

Volvo S80 - 2003

Volvo V40 - 2001, 2004

Volvo V70 - 2001, 2002, 2003

Volvo XC70 - 2001, 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.