Recall 03V-284: 2001–2004 Volvo S40, 2001–2003 Volvo S60 and 4 more
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 1, 2003, covering about 220,407 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
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.
Notes
Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V284000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Volvo S60 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Volvo S80 | 2003 | All years |
| Volvo V40 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Volvo V70 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Volvo XC70 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-284?
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.
How is recall 03V-284 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.