V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 60 B5244T2 (2000)
Trunk / Liftgate Lock: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Tailgate Locking Mechanism Replacement
GROUP:
83
NO:
100
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
Warranty
CAR MARKET:
U.S. and Canada
DATE:
September, 2000
TITLE:
Recall Campaign 100: Tailgate Locking Mechanism V70 - Replace
REFERENCE BULLETINS:
SB 83-0036
PB 83-100
BULLETIN REFERENCE
A.
RECALL CAMPAIGN 100 DESCRIPTION
B.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
C.
RETAILER VEHICLE CAMPAIGN LIST
D.
PARTS INFORMATION
E.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
F.
VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY
G.
RETAILER RESPONSIBILITY
H.
CAMPAIGN REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES
I.
RETAILER ALLOWANCE
A.
RECALL CAMPAIGN 100 DESCRIPTION
Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. have determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, may exist
in the tailgate locking mechanism of certain model year 2000 V70 vehicles. A manufacturing defect, in combination with cold temperatures, may
cause improper locking of the tailgate. On all vehicles affected by this recall, the locking mechanism for the tailgate will be replaced.
Approximately 4,962 vehicles in the US and 336 vehicles in Canada are affected.
All owners of these affected vehicles will by notified by mail beginning the week of September 18, 2000.
B.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
NOTE:
RETAILER MUST CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THIS CAMPAIGN.
Vehicle eligibility should be confirmed:
1)
Refer to DCS Vehicle Inquiry
2)
Refer to the Vehicle Campaign List
C.
RETAILER VEHICLE CAMPAIGN LIST
A "Retailer Vehicle Campaign List" will be sent separately identifying the specific vehicles eligible for this campaign. This list details all affected
vehicles that are on record as being retailed or currently in stock at your facility. This Vehicle Campaign List will be the only written material you
will receive from Volvo.