Recall 04V-051: 2002 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70XC

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 2, 2004, covering about 3,242 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-051
Report date
Feb 2, 2004
Vehicles affected
3,242
Owners notified
Feb 23, 2004

The problem

On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected.

The risk

If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lower brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

Volvo recall no. R131.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

ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V051000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo V702002All years
Volvo V70XC2002All 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 04V-051?

On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected.

How is recall 04V-051 fixed?

Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. 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.