Volvo Tow Hitch Recalls
All Volvo Tow Hitch recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.July 29th, 2002
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Recall Date
July 29th, 2002
July 29th, 2002
Units Effected
1,222
1,222
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E043000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: May 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: October 31st, 2002
Defect Summary:
BRINK GENERATION 3.0 DETACHABLE TOW HITCHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1998 AND MAY 31, 2000. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE TOW BAR, THAT PREVENTS THE DETACHABLE TOW HOOK FROM SEPARATING FROM THE FIXED VEHICLES INSTALLATION, MAY HAVE REDUCED FUNCTION. Consequence Summary:
IF THE LOCKING MECHANISM WERE TO FAIL, THE ASSEMBLY IN TOW MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED TOW HITCHES WITH A TOW HITCH OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2002. 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 201-768-7300. Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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