VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS
— Recall Campaign #98V254000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 50,835 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V254000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 14, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V254000 |
| Units affected: | 50,835 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.
- Consequeces:
- CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 1998. 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 1-800-458-1552.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).