Volvo Anchorage Recall 01V101000 (16K Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: wagons. The bolted joint, used for attaching the bracket that is part of the installation hardware for the isofix-type child restraint, may have been incorrectly tightened.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began may 7, 2001. 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

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 01V101000.
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
2001 Volvo V70	221	9	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Volvo V70

221

Questions

Is the 01V101000 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 01V101000?

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 01V101000 announced?

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 26, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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