NHTSA recall 04V051000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V051000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R131 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Reported | 2004-02-02 |
| Owners notified | 2004-02-23 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 3242 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
What can happen
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. R131.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2002 VOLVO V70 | Built 2002-05-13 to 2002-06-28. |
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| 2002 VOLVO V70XC | Built 2002-05-13 to 2002-06-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 131 | 2004-04-28. Service bulletin. RECALL CAMPAIGN 131 - BRAKE LIGHT RELAY. RECALL DESCRIPTION, SERVICE BULLETIN AND PARTS BULLETIN AND OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER ATTACHED. *MR |
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| 0024 | 2004-04-28. Service bulletin. RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.131 BRAKE LIGHT RELAY. *MR |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.