V70 XC AWD L5-2.4L Turbo VIN 56 B5254T (1998)
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
What is the reason for this program?
Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 1998 and early model
year 1999 Volvo V70 Wagons.
Due to normal production variability, the tip of the tailpipe in some of these vehicles may protrude beyond the contour of the rear bumper cover. If your
vehicle is equipped with a child auxiliary seat accessory (third seat), passengers may come into contact with the tailpipe when exiting or entering the
vehicle through the cargo area. If the tailpipe is hot this could result in injury.
All vehicles equipped with a child auxiliary seat accessory (third seat) must have the tailpipe inspected. An adjustment to the tailpipe may be required.
What should you do?
Please call your authorized Volvo Retailer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for an inspection and an adjustment, if required. This
procedure will be completed at no charge and will take approximately 30 minutes. Due to service scheduling, your Volvo Retailer may require your
vehicle for a full business day.
Who should you contact?
If you have any questions please contact your Volvo Retailer, or Volvo Customer Service at P.O. Box 914, Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 or phone
1-800-458-1552, 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
We have advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that we are conducting this recall. If you are unable to have this
procedure performed without charge and within a reasonable time, you may contact the NHTSA Administrator at 1-800-424-9393. The phone number
within the District of Columbia is 202-366-0123. The address is 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Lessor means a
person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicle title, of any five or more leased vehicles.
Your continued safety and satisfaction with Volvo and the Volvo organization are very important to us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause and we appreciate your cooperation in arranging to have this important service completed as quickly as possible.
Please note:
According to Insurance institute for Highway Safety president Brian O'Neill, "It is very important that owners of vehicles in which safety-related
problems have been identified that those vehicles be taken back to dealerships as soon as they receive notice of a recall or service campaign. Such
notices should not be ignored or taken lightly. There is no reason to drive around in a vehicle with a safety-related defect."
