Volvo S40, S60, S80, V40 and 2 more (2001-2004): Equipment
Recall 03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003 · Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.
220,407
vehicles affected
220,407
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V284000
- Date
- Aug 1, 2003
- Maker
- Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.
- Units affected
- 220,407
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2001-2004
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is 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.
What can happen
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
6 models, 18 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V284000?
6 models: Volvo S40 (2001-2004), Volvo S60 (2001-2003), Volvo S80 (2003) and 3 more, about 220,407 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V284000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.