Volvo Latch Recall 00V239000 (4,957 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Volvo recall no. 100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V239000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Volvo V70	93	6	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Volvo V70

Questions

Is the 00V239000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V239000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V239000 announced?

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 24, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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