NHTSA Campaign 03V284000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · Reported Aug 1, 2003 · 220,407 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | S40 | 2001 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S40 | 2002 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S40 | 2003 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S40 | 2004 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S60 | 2001 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S60 | 2002 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S60 | 2003 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | S80 | 2003 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V40 | 2001 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V40 | 2002 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V40 | 2003 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V40 | 2004 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V70 | 2001 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V70 | 2002 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | V70 | 2003 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2001 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2002 | 220,407 |
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2003 | 220,407 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V284000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.