Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E043000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 1,222 affected units, VOLVO/BRINK TOW HITCH, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E043000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-07-23T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo/brink tow hitch
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g2c3_7hs7.sxm3
NHTSA ID: 02E043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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