Recall 2000188

The issue

Certain vehicles may be equipped with a defective tailgate locking mechanism which, in combination with cold temperatures, may cause the tailgate to not lock properly. Should the tailgate open when the vehicle is in motion, or as the result of a vehicle crash, personal injury could occur to unrestrained passengers. Correction: Tailgate locking mechanism will be replaced.

Description (français)

Il se peut que certains véhicules soient dotés d'un hayon dont le mécanisme de verrouillage est défectueux et, par temps froid, risque de ne pas fonctionner correctement. Si le hayon venait à s'ouvrir alors que le véhicule est en marche ou à la suite d'un accident, les passagers non retenus pourraient être blessés. Correction : Le mécanisme de verrouillage du hayon devra être remplacé.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Volvo V70